Description
Remarks: Rainbow Cichlids (Herotilapia multispinosa) have been popular in the hobby for decades, and for good reason. They are fairly peaceful compared to many South American cichlids, they do not grow large enough to outgrow most tanks, and their color is certainly worthy of their name.
Breeding Rainbow Cichlids is similar to most South American egg-layers. Tankmates include medium to large tetras, barbs, rainbowfish, or livebearers. Catfish may be included, but some territoriality during breeding from the cichlids is to be expected.
Scientific Name: Herotilapia multispinosa
Common Name: Rainbow Cichlid
Max Size: 5″
pH: 6.0-8.0
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: Central America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids, large schooling fish.
Tank Mate Options:
Firemouth Cichlid
Nicaraguan Cichlid
Green Texas Cichlid
