Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
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NameCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Scientific NameApistogramma cacatuoides
Common NamesCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid, Cockatoo Apisto, Cacatuoides Dwarf Cichlid
FamilyCichlidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Peru, Brazil
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)15
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesNeon Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Rummy Nose Tetra, Corydoras Catfish, Otocinclus Catfish, Rasboras, Small peaceful Danios
Description
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is a popular and colorful South American cichlid known for the distinctive elongated rays on its dorsal fin, resembling a cockatoo's crest. Males display vibrant colors, especially in their fins, and can be territorial, particularly during breeding. They thrive in well-planted aquariums with plenty of hiding spots and soft, acidic water.
