Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Care Guide
Apistogramma cacatuoides
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 9.0 cm / 3.5"
- Temperature
- 22–30°C (72–86°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlids thrive on a varied diet including live, frozen, and pellet foods, enriched with vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a South American biotope aquarium with other peaceful fish that appreciate soft, acidic water.
Good to Know
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlids are known for their elaborate courtship behaviors, making them a fascinating species for dedicated aquarists.
Gender Differences
Male Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlids are significantly more colorful and larger than females, often with elongated finnage.
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