Rainbow Cichlid
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| Common name | Rainbow cichlid |
| Scientific name | Herotilapia multispinosa |
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| Size | Up to 5" (12.5cm) |
| Origin | Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama |
| Tank setup | A reasonable sized tank with rocks and wood for cover, and a few plants. |
| Compatibility | A fairly peaceful cichlid, it should not be mixed with overly aggressive companions. |
| Temperature | 22-25oC (71-77oF) |
| Water chemistry | pH around neutral, medium hard |
| Feeding | Fairly omnivorous, with a preference for bloodworm, mosquito larvae, etc. |
| Sexing | Males tend to be more colourful with longer, more pointed fins |
| Breeding | Breeds very easily, laying a large number of eggs on a clean rock.
The fry are guided into pits where the parents guard them. |
| Comments |
The colour of these fish can change quite dramatically according to their mood. Aquarium bred specimens tend to lack
some of the brilliant colour of their wild caught relatives.
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