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SAS Member Spawning Report

Salvani Cichlid

Cichlasoma salvini

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Cichlasoma salvini.

General Information

Name:

Jeremy A. Rich

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2019-09-05

Common Name:

Salvani Cichlid

Scientific Name:

Cichlasoma salvini

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

6.6-7.0

General Hardness (ppm):

193

Temp.:

81

Nitrate (ppm):

0

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

Standard 20 Gallon Long

Water Source:

Tap Water With Declohorinator

Water Changes - How Often/How Much:

1 to 2 time a week 25% water change

Filtration System(s):

Sponge Bublle Filter with Air Pump

Additives:

Occasional Salt, Nitrite Remover, and Stress Coat

Tank Décor

Plants:

Live

Substrate:

Sand

Lighting

LED lighting low wattage

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Egg Layer

Approx. # of Eggs or Fry:

200-400 fry

Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):

2019/09/02

Date Free Swimming:

2019/09/05

Food

Food Fed to Parents and How Often:

Tube Worms Twice a Day and Small Goldfish Once to Twice a Week

Food Fed to Fry and How Often:

Aquarium Co-Op Fry Food and Finely Crumbled Flake Food

Comments

Provide as Many Hiding Spots and Laying Spots as Possible. This Species likes Having Multiple Retreat's and Multiple Laying Sites.