Can Cockatoo Apisto and Discus live together?

Cockatoo Apisto and Discus are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Cockatoo Apisto vs Discus

Cockatoo Apisto

Apistogramma cacatuoides

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

3″

Adult size

6″

20gal

Min tank

75gal

75–82°F

Temperature

82–88°F

6–7.5

5.5–7

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnCockatoo Apisto and Discus only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 82–82°F.

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