Cockatoo dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides

Family : Cichlidae

FishFreshwatercichlids

The cockatoo dwarf cichlid is a dwarf cichlid with spectacular fins, especially in males.

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Popularity

Biotope specialist

requires biotope recreation

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Amazon+1

Bassin amazonien : eaux douces chaudes, acides, noires ou claires.

Description

Males reach up to 8 cm, females 5 cm. Males have large fan-shaped dorsal and caudal fins with elongated rays. Colors vary from yellow to red, with black spots. Females are smaller and yellow. Territorial but can coexist with other peaceful species. Very interesting to observe.

Habitat

Region :

The cockatoo dwarf cichlid lives in clear, acidic waters of Amazonian forest streams, with a bottom of leaves and branches, and dense vegetation.

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature25–29 °C

pH5.5–7

GH2–6 °dGH

KH2–4 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.2 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

60 L

Min. group

Adult size

8 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Territorial

Propagation

Care notes

Temperature 25–29°C, pH 5.5–7.0, low hardness. A minimum 60-liter tank for a pair. Water must be well filtered and stable. Décor with driftwood, oak leaves, and plants. Diet: small live or frozen foods, pellets. Compatible with peaceful tetras. Avoid overly active or aggressive fish. The female is very protective of eggs.

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