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Rainbow Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Rainbow Cichlid

Herotilapia multispinosa

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size15 cm
Temperature22–29°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Rainbow Cichlid & Channel Catfish

Herotilapia multispinosa · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Herotilapia multispinosa · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Rainbow Cichlid & Checker Barb

Herotilapia multispinosa · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Herotilapia multispinosa · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Herotilapia multispinosa · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Herotilapia multispinosa · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Herotilapia multispinosa · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Herotilapia multispinosa · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Herotilapia multispinosa · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Herotilapia multispinosa · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Rainbow Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Herotilapia multispinosa · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Herotilapia multispinosa · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Rainbow Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Herotilapia multispinosa · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Rainbow Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Herotilapia multispinosa · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Herotilapia multispinosa · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Herotilapia multispinosa · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Herotilapia multispinosa · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Rainbow Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Herotilapia multispinosa · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Rainbow Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Herotilapia multispinosa · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Ideal Tank Mates
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Herotilapia multispinosa · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Herotilapia multispinosa · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Rainbow Cichlid & Clown Loach

Herotilapia multispinosa · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Herotilapia multispinosa · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Rainbow Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Herotilapia multispinosa · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Rainbow Cichlid: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive