Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
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NameCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Scientific NameApistogramma cacatuoides
Common NamesCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid, Cockatoo Cichlid
FamilyCichlidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Peru, Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
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 Danios
Description
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is a popular and colorful South American cichlid known for its distinctive finnage, especially in males. Males display elongated dorsal fin rays and vibrant caudal and anal fins, often with red and orange patterns, while females are smaller and less colorful. They are territorial, particularly during breeding, but can be kept in community tanks with appropriate tankmates.
