Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, spirulina flake, frozen brine shrimp, algae
Aquarium species profile
Rainbow Cichlid
Herotilapia multispinosa · Central America (Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua)
Minimum tank40 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range7.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Other Central American cichlids of similar size, robust tetras
Tank mates to avoid
Very small fish, passive species
Care notes
Brilliantly colored cichlid with yellow-orange to rainbow iridescence. One of the few cichlids that can graze on algae effectively. Excellent parents — forms strong pairs and guards fry diligently. Hardy and adaptable.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.