Salvin's Cichlid
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| Common name | Salvin's cichlid, Tricolour cichlid |
| Scientific name | Nandopsis salvini |
| Synonyms | Cichlasoma salvini (old genus name). |
| Size | Up to 6" (15cm) |
| Origin | Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras |
| Tank setup | A reasonable sized tank with rocks and wood for cover, and some open space for swimming and displaying |
| Compatibility | Can be very aggressive, particularly when breeding, but can usually be mixed with other robust cichlids in a large tank. |
| Temperature | 22-26oC (71-79oF) |
| Water chemistry | Neutral to alkaline (pH 7.0-7.5), medium hard |
| Feeding | Omnivorous, with a preference for larval foods such as bloodworm. |
| Sexing | Males are generally larger, with more intense colouration, although both sexes are very
colourful when breeding. Females may have a darker patch on the dorsal fin. |
| Breeding | A large number of eggs are layed, usually on sloping or vertical surfaces. Both
parents tend the eggs and fry. |
| Comments |
A very colourful fish, it is less inclined to dig or damage plants than many similar cichlids.
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