Cockatoo dwarf cichlid - Apistogramma cacatuoides
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid ( common name )
Apistogramma cacatuoides ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 5 - 9 cm ( 1.97 - 3.54 in )
- pH of water: 6 - 7
- Water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18 °N
- Recommended temperature: 25 - 29 °C ( 77 - 84.2 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful to males (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is omnivorous and will accept a variety of foods including store bought prepared foods in flake or pellet form.
Sexing
The males have elaborate fins and bright colors unlike the females which have dull color and plain fins.
Breeding
This dwarf cichlid is an egg layer. The female will display for the male and vice versa. A small amount of approximately 50 eggs are layed at a time. The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid will exhibit great parenting behavior as they keep all predators at bay.
Lifespan
This fish can live for approximately 3-5 years in captivity.
Origin
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid can be found in the Amazon River of South America.
Short Description
This dwarf cichlid is one of the easiest to raise of all the Apistogramma varieties.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk. One picture was provided by Lissa. Thanks!
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is omnivorous and will accept a variety of foods including store bought prepared foods in flake or pellet form.
Sexing
The males have elaborate fins and bright colors unlike the females which have dull color and plain fins.
Breeding
This dwarf cichlid is an egg layer. The female will display for the male and vice versa. A small amount of approximately 50 eggs are layed at a time. The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid will exhibit great parenting behavior as they keep all predators at bay.
Lifespan
This fish can live for approximately 3-5 years in captivity.
Origin
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid can be found in the Amazon River of South America.
Short Description
This dwarf cichlid is one of the easiest to raise of all the Apistogramma varieties.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk. One picture was provided by Lissa. Thanks!
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