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.
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