Are Salvini Cichlids Aggressive?

The Salvini Cichlid is not a good community fish. They are territorial and moderately aggressive, and more aggressive when spawning. They are also a predator and will eat smaller fish. It is best kept singly in a species tank or with other moderately aggressive cichlids such as the Jack Dempsey and the Red Devil.

What do Salvini cichlids eat?

Salvini Cichlids are Omnivores, in their natural habitat they are known to eat small fish & aquatic life, readily available fish food can be fed which includes Pellets, Flakes, Freeze Dried Worms & they will eat live food as well. Protein based Cichlid fish food should be their stable diet.

Are cichlids aggressive or semi aggressive?

Most African cichlids are highly territorial and very aggressive. They should not be kept with other tropical fish species, even new-world cichlids such as angelfish or discus fish.