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Thorichthys meeki pair in a biotope inspired dis- play aquarium the aquarist many options in creating a biotope specific tank. Some sympatric cichlid species include: Thorich- thys pasionis, T. helleri, Astatheros robertsoni, 'Cichlasoma' salvini, 'C.' urophthalmus, Cryptohe- ros spilurus, Rocio octofasciata, Vieja argentea, V.heterospila, Vieja melanura, Parachromis frie- drichsthalii, P. managuensis, Petenia splendida. Non cichlid species include: Astyanax aeneus, Rhamdia guatemalensis and R. laticauda, Poecilia Mexicana, Poecilia petenensis, Xiphophorus hellerii and Xiphophorus maculatus. Note, there will be many more non cichlid species, but these are some fish that are sometimes available to buy. setup, otherwise they could get attacked and pre- dated on. If adding a small group, then add only one male fish, as two males will end up fighting to the death! If you decide to spawn your cichlids, then remove the swordtails as the will predate on any free swimming fry. Alternative setup Thorichths meeki have quite an extensive distribu- tion range throughout Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. They are found in many different habitats like, Lakes and Rivers, floodplains, marshes, creeks and cenotes (sinkholes). Different cichlids and fish species are found in many habitats giving 15

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