Firemouth Tankmates?

[Bensparky]

I have a 72 gallon bowfront that i am planning on putting a pair of firemouths in , aswell as a bristlenose pleco. What fish could i put in with these types of fish? I would prefer if the fish had a blueish color on its body.

 

[chew valley]

Convicts would work, blood parrots, Oscars (although tank is not really big enough), Silver Dollars, Green Terrors, Jack Dempseys, Texas Cichlid.

Just a few off the top of my head. If you want a blue coloured fish than the JD is probably the best one. Although it may not work out, JD's can be very aggressive. Might work though if you add a small JD though if the firemouth is of a good size. But might have to have a backup plan if the JD is a nasty, some are fine others aren't.

 

[sayan]

Severum is one the good mate. Even blue acara will work better.all other earth eater cichlids are compatiable.

 

[mxg5299]

jewel cichlids have blue speckles on their body and look really nice when mature