Rainbow Cichlid

Description

Rainbow Cichlid

Herotilapia multispinosa

Rainbow Cichlid is offered as live freshwater livestock. Review the adult space, feeding, and compatibility requirements below before ordering.

Available options: 1/2 to 3/4 inch, 1 to 2 inch, 2 to 3 inch, 2 to 3 inch Male, 3 to 4 inch. Choose your option above for the current price and availability.

Care Requirements

• Scientific Name: Herotilapia multispinosa
• Adult Size: commonly about 4 inches in aquaria; larger fish occur
• Temperature: 74–80°F
• pH: 7.0–8.0
• Water Hardness: moderate
• Tank Size: 40 gallons or larger
• Temperament: Relatively peaceful for a Central American cichlid
• Setup: Provide sand, plants or shelter, and open space with gentle to moderate flow.
• Diet: Balanced cichlid pellets with plant content plus suitable small frozen foods.
• Compatibility: Choose calm fish of appropriate size; avoid mixing with highly aggressive large cichlids.

Use a fully cycled aquarium, stable water conditions, and regular water changes. Plan space for the animals as they grow.

Read the full care guide

Shipping

• Ships Mondays. Orders must be placed by Sunday night to ship Monday.
• Orders received after the Sunday-night cutoff ship the following Monday.
• Live animals are packed with oxygen in insulated boxes, with temperature protection as needed.
• Shipping charges are shown at checkout.

Please check your local possession requirements before ordering.

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