Thoricthys helleri
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I don't think so. They should be much like any other thorichthys. I read an article that said they are often found in the same locations as firemouths..
They (and others in their group) actually prefer cooler water than firemouths, 70-74F (21-23C) than those in the firemouth group (Thorichthys is divided into two species groups). While sometimes found in the same rivers, they are usually found either higher up near the headwaters or in the the cooler rapids areas rather than the slower, warm stretches or lagoons.
Naw, just have a good cichlid library. Note in this instance, I haven't kept anything from the T. helleri group myself, but Jason_S has and has confirmed the cooler water. As have various threads on the CRC site.
See, this is why i ask on here before aquiring species i'm unsure about.
I have read descriptions in danish for the basic background research, and it said absolutely nothing about the cooler water.
And i would probably have thrown it in at 82-84 like most of my other fish.
I have read descriptions in danish for the basic background research, and it said absolutely nothing about the cooler water.
And i would probably have thrown it in at 82-84 like most of my other fish.
definitely agree with darth_pike....cooler temps and high oxygen content in the water. add a power head or air stone and maybe feed smaller portions more often instead of large feedings once a day. it's not uncommon for a dominant male in a thorichthys group to dominate the feeding and eat more than his share causing him to bloat up and potentially eventually die.
I would definitely go for them...they, like the majority of the helleri group, take some time before they truly color up (possibly 2-3 years) but once they do the reward is WELL worth the wait. After seeing adult specimens of every Thorichthys species at Rusty Wessel's house, the helleri and mixteco golds were, imo, the most beautiful.
I would definitely go for them...they, like the majority of the helleri group, take some time before they truly color up (possibly 2-3 years) but once they do the reward is WELL worth the wait. After seeing adult specimens of every Thorichthys species at Rusty Wessel's house, the helleri and mixteco golds were, imo, the most beautiful.