Salvini Cichlid

The salvini cichlid (Cichlasoma salvini )is a uncommon aquarium fish found in Mexico. It is also called the yellow-belly cichlid and the tricolored cichlid.
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Common Name
Salvini Cichlid
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Cichasoma salvini
Family
Cichlidae
Community
Aggressive
Class
Cichlids
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
6 inches
Feeding Habits
Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A predator that is very territorial. They mix with other similar sized aggressive cichlids.
Habitat
Mexico-Guatemala: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants do not need to be potted.
Breeding
The anal and dorsal fins on the male end in a point, and the female displays a dark spot on her gill cover. During spawning,500 eggs can be produced, and both parents care for the fry.
Additional Comments
Salvini's are one of the most colorful South American cichlids.