Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Tropical Fish Information

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Tropical Fish Learn all about the Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid's feeding habits and food types, its behaviour, its origins, its natural habitats, is it male or female, breeding advice and information, suitable tank mates, its sizing and growth range, minimum tank size, water PH and more. Use our fish community creator tool to plan your tank set up and ensure that the Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is the right fish for your aquarium.

The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is a popular fish which is available in a number of colour forms (red variety pictured) The fish require different conditions depending on the numbers kept. Males should be kept ideally with several females each where they will establish individual territories overseen by the male. The aquarium should have a fine or sandy bottom and contain 'cave' areas for spawning. Can be kept with other peaceful fish in heavily planted tanks, which will help to reduce territorial aggression. Otherwise keep with midwater-surface swimming fishes which can cope with occasional chasing. The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid can be kept in a variety of water conditions although soft water is preferable and good general conditions are essential. The fish may be sensitive to some chemicals and treatments.

     

 

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