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Salvini Cichlid

Cichlasoma salvini — Yellow and black patterned cichlid; very aggressive especially when breeding, large tank needed.

Care at a glance

Scientific nameCichlasoma salvini
Typecichlid
Adult size8"
Minimum tank55 gal
Group size1+
Temperamentaggressive
Temperature72-82°F
pH7.0-8.0
GH8-20
DietPellets, meaty frozen, live
Swimming zoneall
Care leveleasy
Plant-safeNo
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