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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

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Etymology

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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

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