Cockatoo dwarf cichlid care
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in) and needs a tank of at least 80 liters (21 US gallons). Keep it at 24–29 °C (75–84 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumSemi-aggressive
Adult size8 cm · 3.1 in
Smallest tank80 L · 21 gal
Temperature24–29 °C · 75–84 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
GuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyBronze corydorasZebra danioAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtail
Avoid with
Paradise fishWhite cloud minnowConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferBala sharkFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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