Rainbow Cichlid

Herotilapia multispinosa

One of the most peaceful Central American cichlids; hardy and colorful.

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More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled

Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.

A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
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Care at a glance

cichlidType
4"Adult size
30 galMinimum tank
1+Group size
peacefulTemperament
72-82°FTemperature
7.0-8.0pH
9-20GH
Pellets, veg, frozen, algaeDiet
allSwimming zone
easyCare level
YesPlant-safe

Build a tank for Rainbow Cichlid

Design a complete aquascape around Rainbow Cichlid — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.

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