The Salvini Cichlid is known from the Rio Papaloapan in south-eastern Mexico, and eastwards into Guatemala and Belize. Here, it inhabits moderate to fast flowing waters in the lower and middle river valleys.
| Synonyms | Cichlasoma tenue, Heros salvini, H. triagramma, Trichromis salvini |
| Distribution | Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. Introduced to Taiwan. |
| Maximum Size | 20cm (7.9") |
| Temperature | 22-27°C |
| Water Parameters | Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.8-8.0, dH: up to 20 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Non-community |
| Sexual Dimorphism | In mature fish, the males are larger, with elongated anal and dorsal fins. Female fish are usually more colourful and sport a dark blotch on the bottom of the gill covers and also in the centre of the dorsal fin. |
Salvini Cichlid 5-6cm
- Product Code: South American Cichlid 87
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Tags: South American Cichlid