Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma cacatuoides
What you need to keep a Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
8 cm
Min tank
75 L
Where to buy
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What Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid costs in South Africa
5 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R165
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SA median R211 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
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.
Care guide
Keeping Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 75L aquarium suits Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Carnivore — frozen and live foods. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Territorial when breeding; otherwise peaceful. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R165–211 · Average: R168
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