Description
Rainbow Cichlid – Colorful, Peaceful, and Full of Personality
The Rainbow Cichlid (Herotilapia multispinosa) is a vibrant and hardy Central American species loved for its shimmering coloration and gentle temperament. True to its name, this small-to-medium cichlid displays a kaleidoscope of colors—ranging from golds and oranges to greens and blues—that intensify with mood, age, and breeding condition.
Native to slow-moving rivers and lakes in Nicaragua and Honduras, the Rainbow Cichlid is known for its adaptability and peaceful nature, making it a great choice for community tanks and beginners alike. Its fascinating behaviors, such as pairing and parental care, also make it a joy to observe.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Brilliant mix of yellow, orange, green, and blue hues that can shift depending on mood and environment
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Temperament: Peaceful and social—excellent for community and cichlid tanks
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Size: Typically grows to 4–5 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 30 gallons with moderate decor, open swimming space, and hiding spots
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Diet: Omnivorous—enjoys pellets, flakes, frozen/live foods, and plant matter
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Compatibility: Suitable with other peaceful cichlids, tetras, livebearers, and bottom dwellers like Corydoras
With its manageable size, peaceful personality, and dazzling coloration, the Rainbow Cichlid is an ideal choice for aquarists seeking a lively and colorful addition to a diverse freshwater aquarium.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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