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'Cichlasoma' salvini
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Species Summary
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Common Name/s
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Salvin's Cichlid; Salvini; Tricolor Cichlid
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Origin
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Central America
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Size
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Male 7"; Female 6"
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Tank Parameters
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Tank Size
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35 gallons
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Temperature
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72 - 80 F.
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Water pH
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Neutral-Slightly Alkaline
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Aquarium Care
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Aquarium Setup
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'Cichlasoma' salvini is a
medium size cichlid. The tank must have cave for
them to set their territories and possibly, breeding
areas. Powerful mechanical and biological filtration
is necessary because this fish is a messy predator.
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Feeding
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Salvini is a predatory cichlid that feeds on small
fish. This fish can also take in other live foods
such as worms and shrimps. Prepared can also be
taken, such as beefheart, dried worms and shrimps,
cichlid pellets and sticks.
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Compatibility
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'Cichlasoma' salvini is a
very territorial and aggressive fish. Tankmates
must be able to fend for themselves. Salvini is an
ambush predator so small tankmates are not suitable
as they will be eaten.
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