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Herotilapia multispinosa

Herotilapia multispinosa

Breeding condition may reveal locality colors such as orange fins or lemon yellow.

Breeding condition may reveal locality colors such as orange fins or lemon yellow; differences may be inconspicuous at other times.

Adult length
Up to 17.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature
22–28 °C
Lifespan
5–8 years
pH
7–8
Hardness
0–20 dGH
Natural habitat
Inhabits lakes and swampy waters over muddy bottoms.
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Social behaviour and territory

Relatively mild among Central American cichlids and suited to similarly tempered companions, but it still needs a territory during spawning.

Diet and feeding

An omnivore for which plant and algae ingredients are important. Offer prepared pellets, spirulina foods and small amounts of animal foods.

Sources

www.aquariumglaser.de ↗ 2026-10-23

www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25

www.seriouslyfish.com ↗ 2026-10-23

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