Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen shrimp, bloodworms, earthworms; opportunistic feeder
Aquarium species profile
Salvin Cichlid
Trichromis salvini · Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size8"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature74–82°F
pH range7.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Large robust Central American cichlids, large catfish
Tank mates to avoid
Small fish, peaceful fish, small cichlids
Care notes
Striking yellow and red body with horizontal black stripe and iridescent blue-green scales. Females are particularly brilliantly colored when breeding. Aggressive toward tankmates. Pairs are excellent parents — both guard eggs and fry viciously. Underrated species in the cichlid hobby. Hardy and easy to breed.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.