Can Cockatoo Apisto and Molly live together?

Cockatoo Apisto and Molly are compatible. 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 Molly

Cockatoo Apisto

Apistogramma cacatuoides

Molly

Poecilia sphenops

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Livebearers

3″

Adult size

4″

20gal

Min tank

20gal

75–82°F

Temperature

72–82°F

6–7.5

7.5–8.5

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

mid

Try both in the builder →Compare different species