Tank setup
A minimum 75L aquarium suits Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Apistogramma cacatuoides
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The most forgiving Apistogramma and the usual starting point for dwarf cichlids. Sold in several line-bred colour strains — Orange Flash, Super Red, Double Red, Lemon — which are all this one species.
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Everything you need to keep Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 75L aquarium suits Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is carnivore — frozen and live foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is generally territorial when breeding; otherwise peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized territorial when breeding; otherwise peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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