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Apistogramma cacatuoides (Red)

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Scientific Name: Apistogramma cacatuoides (Red)
Pronunciation:
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Common Name(s): Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Geo. Origin: Rio Ucayali & Amazonas (Peru); Rio Solim
Habitat: Leaf litter
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Substrate Spawner
Temperament: Peaceful
Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 3.5"
Temperature: 80°F
pH: < 7.5
Water Hardness: Soft
Difficulty: 2


Images:


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Female


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Female with fry


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Males


Male
Photo Credit: Nelson Webb




Comments:
This is an aquarium strain. Double Red Cacatuoides has red on the dorsal and caudal fin; Triple Red Cacatuoides has red on the dorsal, caudal, and anal fin. This fish can also thrive in slightly hard water.
 
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