| Scientific Name: Apistogramma cacatuoides (Red) |
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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: |
Male Male Female Male Male Male Female with fry Male Male Males Male |
Photo Credit: Nelson Webb |
Articles: | Species Article Species Article (2) Apisto Keeping & Maintenance Apistogrammas My Way 10 gal. Cookie Cutter |
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. |