Herotilapia multispinosa (rainbow cichlid) with 1 day fries

Herotilapia multispinosa Common name: Rainbow cichlid Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 11 - 12 cm (4.33 - 4.72 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 20°N (178.57 - 357.14ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 22 - 29 °C (71.6 - 84.2°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning Where the species comes from: Central America Temperament to its own species: peaceful Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels Origin Central America; Rainbow cichlid is to be found in the Honduras and Nicaragua. Lifespan The expected life span for Herotilapia multispinosa is 8 years. Short description Herotilapia multispinosa will change colouration according to its moods. A peaceful species compared to other American cichlids, it is also tolerant of water conditions. The Rainbow cichlid inhabits muddy waters in the wild but this would be very hard to re-create in the aquarium. The best a keeper could do in reality is to keep the lighting dim and add plenty of plants to diffuse the light even further. These fish like to dig do use sand for the substrate and as they occupy inland waters in their natural habitat, it is best to keep the water flow low.