Thorichthys species it is mainly a cave spawner something that needs to be taken into account by hobbyists wishing to breed this species. This doesn’t mean that you have to construct a cave (they are not very demanding on this issue) but a flatstone surrounded by bigger rocks to give the impression of a “protected” spot is a must.
Another central American cichlid, belonging to the widely kept Thorichthys genus, Thoricthys ellioti is a relatively small cichlid attaining a maximum size of 15 cm. In nature it is found in calm waters and small streams – thus too strong a current is not recommended. The term “relatively small” means that a pair can be successfully kept in an 120 cm aquarium – something not common for central American cichlids which attain large sizes and need big (or even huge) tanks for proper housing. Therefore, for the hobbyist who wishes to keep central American cichlids but lacks the space or money to get a large tank
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