Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Image: HerbertT (CC BY-SA 3.0)
NameCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Scientific NameApistogramma cacatuoides
Common NamesCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid, Cockatoo Cichlid, Dwarf Cichlid, Kakadu Dwarf Cichlid
FamilyCichlidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Peru, Bolivia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)15
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesSmall Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras Catfish, Otocinclus Catfish, Dwarf Gouramis
Description
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is a popular and colorful freshwater fish known for its distinctive dorsal fin resembling a cockatoo's crest, especially in males. Females are typically less colorful but become vibrant yellow during breeding, as seen in the image with her fry. They are cave spawners and excellent parents.
