Name: Salvini Cichlid
Size: 5 to 7 inches
Family: Cichlidae
Habitat: Guatemala, Central America, southern Mexico, Honduras
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum tank capacity: 50 gallons
Tank set-up: Freshwater; sand, rocks, roots, and fine gravel
Temperament: Aggressive
Care level: Moderate
Temperature: 24 to 26 degrees Centigrade
pH: 6 – 8
Swimming level: middle to bottom

Description

The Salvini cichlid fish is a territory independent one and it has a predatory nature so it can feed on small-sized fishes easily. The Salvini Cichlid is also called as the Tricolor Cichlid or the yellow-bellow child.

The fish is very beautiful and can prove to be an amazing tank fish. This post discusses everything related to Salvini Cichlid.

The Salvini Cichlids have an elongated body and the sides are flattened. The male fishes can grow up to 7.09 inches and the female fishes grow up to 5.9 inches.

The basic color of these fishes is marigold yellow and there is a series of big anthracite-colored spots along the body.

Aquarium Condition

Salvini cichlids need to have a separate territory and they get more aggressive during the spawning period.

The bottom substrate doesn’t attract these fishes too much and they can do well even with granite chippings or small pebbles.

Cichlids need roots to hide and survive in the tank and a substrate of 8 inches thickness is required.

Some snags or caves can also be added in the tank so that they serve as a shelter for the fishes and also give a good look to the tank. The tank water should be clean and there should be low levels of nitrites and ammonia.

There is an external filter required to keep these fishes healthy and daily renewal of water up to 30% should be maintained. Also, it is good to have a heater with a thermostatic switch in the tank. If you want to add some lighting to the tank, make sure it is moderate.

The Cichlids like to hide in the shadow of caves, snags, and floating plants.