Rainbow Cichlid Care Guide
Herotilapia multispinosa
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Bioload Score
15000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 12.5 cm / 5.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 120L (32 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 4 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Rainbow Cichlids can be kept with other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish of similar size.
Gender Differences
Males are typically larger and more colorful than females. Males may develop elongated dorsal and anal fins.
Stock Rainbow Cichlid in Your Tank
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