I really an looking forward when this fish matures. I have 6 growing out. What size tank would you recommend(in gallons)? And also what possible tankmates could go with a female salvini? And also what kind of filtration for the fish you recommend.
Salvini cichlid tankmates
- Thread starter Acerbeast
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As big as you can get. I'd say anything over 55g. But a 6' tank will reduce any aggression. IME they are less shy in a 6' tank too. But be careful with breeding pairs as they get really aggressive.
I have a 5" female salvini in a 150g with some thorichthys, h. Deppii, c. Robertsoni, c. Rostratus, HRP, rainbow, and 2 spot astyanax tetras. I have zero aggression from the salvini. In fact she gets chased by firemouths half her size. I have never had a really aggressive salvini, but wondering if that's because of tank size.
IME they stress easily and are very prone to bloat or HITH. Make sure a varried diet is offered. While they are primarily preditory cichlids, algae or plant matter has been found in the stomachs of wild fish.
Here is my peaceful girl.
I have a 5" female salvini in a 150g with some thorichthys, h. Deppii, c. Robertsoni, c. Rostratus, HRP, rainbow, and 2 spot astyanax tetras. I have zero aggression from the salvini. In fact she gets chased by firemouths half her size. I have never had a really aggressive salvini, but wondering if that's because of tank size.
IME they stress easily and are very prone to bloat or HITH. Make sure a varried diet is offered. While they are primarily preditory cichlids, algae or plant matter has been found in the stomachs of wild fish.
Here is my peaceful girl.
