[uNGu]™ Fish : Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid - Apistogramma cacatuoides

Species name: Apistogramma cacatuoides

Synonym: Apistogramma cacatuoides

Common name: Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Family: Cichlidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 9 cm / 3.5 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Amazon river, South America

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Apistogramma cacatuoides (Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid) should only be kept with other small peacefull fishes.

Water parameters: Temperature 23-26°C / 73-79°F; pH 6.0 – 8.0

Aquarium setup: Apistogramma cacatuoides (Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid) Is best kept in a densly planted aquarium with open areas. The aquarium should offer a lot of caves and hiding places among roots and rocks. Keep one male with 3-4 females.

Feeding: Apistogramma cacatuoides (Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid) accepts flake food but should not be kept on flake food alone. Best feed live and frozen food.

Breeding: Apistogramma cacatuoides (Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid) spawns in a cave or on a root. Each spawning only results in a smaller number of eggs. Usually only around 50.

Picture of Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid female - Apistogramma cacatuoides. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk


Apistogramma cacatuoides - Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid male. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk


Apistogramma cacatuoides (Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid) pair. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk