Herotilapia multispinosa, Heros multispi (Cichlid Arc en Ciel)

The heotilapia multispinosa, commonly known as Heros Multispi, is a freshwater fish native to rivers and central America lakes, in particular Costa Rica and Nicaragua. It is a cichlid fish, which means that it belongs to the family of Cichlidae, a very diverse family of fish which includes around 1,600 different species.

Multispiper hero is a medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 10 and 12 cm in total length. It has an elongated and oval body, with a wide head and a mouth that opens up. Its color is generally gray-blue with black vertical stripes, but can vary depending on the environment in which it lives. The multispi hero is characterized by the presence of several dorsal thorns, which give it its name. These thorns can be more or less numerous depending on the individual, but there are generally five or six.

The multispi hero is a relatively territorial fish, which tends to be more aggressive towards other fish when it feels threatened. However, it can live peacefully with other species of fish in a well -balanced aquarium. In general, the hero Multispi is considered an easy -to -maintain fish, provided that it provides adequate habitat and giving it an appropriate diet.

The multispi hero is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In nature, it is mainly feeding on microorganisms, insects and crustaceans, but it can also eat algae and other plants. In aquarium, it can be given food designed specially for cichlids, as well as living or frozen foods such as vase worms, shrimp or daphnia.

The multispi hero is a fish that can live up to 10 years in captivity, with adequate care. It can be reproduced in aquarium, but this requires specific conditions and careful monitoring to avoid conflicts between males and females.

The male is generally a little larger, its backbone and the anal are longer and more sharp than those of the female.