Species Profile
Cockatoo Apisto
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Cichlidssemi-aggressive
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid native to Amazon tributaries; males have spectacular extended dorsal rays and bright orange-and-black coloring. Best as one male with two or three females in a 20gal+, each female holds a small territory.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Cockatoo Apisto
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Cockatoo Apistoin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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