{"product_id":"black-gullet-cichlid-thorichthys-pasionis-black-gullet","title":"Black Gullet Cichlid - Thorichthys pasionis \"Black Gullet\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Gullet Cichlid (Thorichthys pasionis “Black Gullet”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Gullet Cichlid is an attractive Central American cichlid known for its yellow-gold body tones, darker throat markings and bold display behaviour. Closely related in care style to other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorichthys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species, it is best suited to mature aquariums with open swimming space, sand or fine substrate, smooth rockwork, wood and carefully chosen tankmates. It is usually less aggressive than many larger Central American cichlids, but it can still become territorial, especially when mature or breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Gullet Cichlid, Blackgullet Cichlid, Black Gullet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorichthys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Passion Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorichthys pasionis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade \/ Supplier Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorichthys pasionis “Black Gullet”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 15–17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Gullet Cichlid is a Central American cichlid associated with river systems and slow to moderately flowing freshwater habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is linked with the Río de la Pasión region of Guatemala and nearby Central American waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorichthys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cichlids are often found around sandy or silty margins, submerged roots, stones, leaf litter and areas where they can browse, sift and establish territories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, it does best in a mature setup with sand or fine smooth substrate, open areas, stable rockwork, driftwood and visual barriers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 7.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: Moderately hard preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Kept low and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow: Gentle to moderate 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aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer quality cichlid pellets, granules, tropical flakes and sinking foods as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as brineshrimp, daphnia, bloodworm, mysis, mosquito larvae and chopped meaty foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclude vegetable-based foods, spirulina flakes or algae-based pellets regularly, as a varied diet supports colour, digestion and long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 180–240 litres for a compatible pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger aquariums are recommended for groups, multiple cichlids or mixed Central American community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longer aquarium is preferred, as it allows territories to form and gives tankmates room to move away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Gullet Cichlid is an active, alert cichlid that spends much of its time exploring the lower and middle areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may sift or browse across the substrate, investigate rockwork and display with the throat and fins when excited or territorial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs may clean stones, wood or firm surfaces before spawning and can show strong parental care once eggs or fry are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity 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