Salvini Cichlid

Trichromis salvini

Minimum Tank Size

55+ gal

Temperature

75–82°F

PH

6.5–8.0

Adult Size

6–8 in

Temperament 

Highly territorial, especially breeding

Care Difficulty

Advanced

Diet & Feeding

Provide a varied species-appropriate diet using a quality staple plus supplemental foods that match natural feeding behavior. Avoid overfeeding.

Care Instructions

Keep conditions stable around 75–82°F with suitable chemistry. Account for adult size, behavior, bioload, and escape risk where relevant.

Flow & Filtration

Use mature biological filtration and appropriate oxygenation/flow. Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero and manage nitrate through routine water changes.

Planted Tank Suitability

Plant compatibility varies with digging, grazing, size, and water chemistry. Use hardy or protected plants when necessary.

Tank Mate Compatibility

Good Tank Mates
  • Robust Central American Cichlids

Use Caution 
  • Large Pleco

Avoid
  • Peaceful Community Fish

Compatibility Notes

Brightly colored but assertive; breeding pairs can become extremely aggressive.

Breeding Notes

Breeding strategy varies by species; provide appropriate spawning sites and separate fry or young when necessary.