freshwater
๐Cockatoo dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma cacatuoides
medium
Quick stats
๐Size
8cm
๐ชฃMin tank
60L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
24 to 28C
๐งชpH
5.5 to 7.0
โญDifficulty
medium
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
Spectacular cockatoo dwarf cichlid. Males have dramatically exaggerated dorsal fins. Cave spawners that make fascinating and attentive parents. Peaceful with non cichlid tank mates.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Small pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, live food when available. High protein diet preferred for best colour.
๐ฃBreeding
Cave spawner. Provide clay caves or halved coconut shells. Female guards eggs very aggressively and is a devoted parent.
๐คGood tankmates
Tetras, Corydoras, Pencilfish
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Other dwarf cichlids, Aggressive species
