Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
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NameCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Scientific NameApistogramma cacatuoides
Common NamesCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid, Cockatoo Cichlid, Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid
FamilyCichlidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
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, Harlequin Rasbora, Pencilfish
Description
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is a popular and colorful South American cichlid known for its distinctive dorsal fin, especially in males. Females, like the one pictured, are typically smaller and less vibrantly colored. They are territorial, especially during breeding, and prefer tanks with plenty of hiding spots and soft, acidic water.
