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Cichlasoma salvini 'Salvini Cichlid'
Cichlasoma salvini
Origin: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8
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GH (Hardness)8–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)3–12 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 22 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive; aggressive when breeding
About
Cichlasoma salvini, the Salvini or Tricolour Cichlid, is one of the most dramatically coloured medium Central American cichlids — vivid yellow body with a black lateral band and red lower flanks. Bold, fast and semi-aggressive. Underrated in the hobby.
Care Guide
150 L+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.0–8.0, GH 8–20. Keep with robust similar-sized fish. Aggressive during breeding. Feed quality cichlid pellets, frozen Mysis, krill.
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