Apistogramma cacatuoides super red Care Guide
Apistogramma cacatuoides
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 8 cm / 3.1"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (73–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
A primarily carnivorous omnivore that eats small aquatic invertebrates, insect larvae and other meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras, small Loricariids and other calm South American community fish.
Good to Know
Apistogramma cacatuoides is named for its distinctive cockatoo-like, upswept dorsal fin, especially prominent in males.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more vividly coloured, with elongated dorsal and caudal fins, while females are smaller and usually yellowish with shorter fins.
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