Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Tropical Fish Information
Apistogramma cacatuoidesBehaviour Peaceful but territorial, males will squabble
Typical size 6cm
Max size 7cm
Tank Area Bottom, middle
Min Tank Size 60cm
Temp Min: 23℃ Max: 27℃
Feeding Flake, dried, frozen, live foods. Live/frozen foods should be included
pH Range 5-8
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Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides)
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The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is a popular fish which is available in a number of colour forms (red variety pictured) 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.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.
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Facts
Family Cichlidae (Cichlids) | Synonyms Apistogramma cacatoides | Other names Cockatoo Cichlid, Crested Dwarf Cichlid | Origin South America; Amazon River Basin | Breeding Cave spawners, females care for eggs and young. Young may change 'mothers' within the males group of females | Natural Water Conditions pH 5-8, soft to medium | Sexing Males are much larger with significantly different and brighter colours and longer fins. Females are smaller and yellow
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