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Name
Scientific name
Trichromis salvini
Described by
Authority Günther, Year 1862, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Salvini, Salvin's Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
Salvin's cichlid, Trichromis salvini, is a Central American cichlid native to eastern parts of southern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. It ha…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
152mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.5–8
Hardness
8–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Belize, Guatemala, Mexico
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to Eastern parts of Southern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.
Habitat
Unlike many members of the genus this species apparently spends quite a lot of its time hunting in the flowing central parts of rivers and tributaries.
Aquarium size
36"L x 15"H x 12"W (90cm x 37.5cm x 30cm) - 102 litres
Maintenance
Salvini tend to prefer a sand substrate. A lot of hiding places are a necessity if you intend to keep more than one Salvini, or if you intend to keep the Salvi…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.5 to 8.0 Hardness: 8 - 15°dH
Diet
Omnivorous. Will generally eat anything offered, including flake. Feed a good quality cichlid pellet as staple but vary regularly with live and frozen foods. A…
Behaviour and compatibility
It's primarily carnivorous, the natural diet consisting of aquatic invertebrates and small fish. Aggressive for its size. Only house with similarly aggressive,…
Sexual dimorphism
Males have more vivid colouration, and their dorsal and anal fin tips are more pointed. Also, there is a more noticeable contrast between the males' black and …
Reproduction
These fish may take time to pair up. As with most central and north American cichlids, the best way of obtaining a true pair is to grow 6 juveniles on. Buying …
Notes
Salvin's Cichlid has a well deserved reputation for aggression, especially when breeding. They are regularly available in the trade and make an extremely colou…
References
References
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