Description

Thorichthys ellioti is a medium sized Central American cichlid known from the slow-moving waters of the lower and middle river valleys of the Rio Papaloapan basin of eastern Mexico. They are usually found in groups, over sandy substrates where there is much driftwood and leaf litter for cover; the water clarity varies throughout its range, and in many places it is often a little murky and so vegetation is minimal. As these fish like to sift the substrate in search of food items, it is essential that they are maintained in an aquarium with a fine, soft sand substrate