Rainbow Cichlid

]]The rainbow cichlid (Herotilapia multispinosa) is a tropical freshwater Central American fish of the cichlid family. It is the sole species of the genus Herotilapia. This cichlid is native to both the Atlantic slope and the Pacific slope of Central America, ranging from Costa Rica to Honduras and Nicaragua. This species is found in lakes and swamps with muddy bottoms where it uses its specialized teeth, a defining characteristic of this monotypic genus, to feed on algae. The rainbow cichlid prefers a pH range of 7.0–8.0, water hardness of 9-20 dGH and a temperature range of 21–36 °C.
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Common Name
Rainbow Cichlid
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Herotilapia Multispinosa
Family
Cichlidae
Community
Aggressive
Class
Cichlids
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
4-5 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, lettuce, zucchini and peas. Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A territorial fish that is usually peaceful with other similar sized cichlids, unless they are breeding.
Habitat
Nicaragua: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. They will not disturb live plants like some of the cichlids species.
Breeding
The anal and dorsal fins on the male are longer and end in a point. During spawning 700-1000 eggs can be produced, and both parents care for the fry.
Additional Comments
Their body color changes from a light yellow-gold to dark brown-black when threatened, frightened or breeding.