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Cockatoo Cichlid
Temp: 72-86°F.
pH: 5.0
-7.0
DH: 2-15
Size: Up to 3.5 inches. |
Apistogramma cacatuoides |
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Native Region: Rio Apure and Rio Meta in
Columbia-Venezuela border region
Temperament: Usually peaceful, but as with
all cichlids become territorial during breeding
Feeding: Easy. Will accept flake
foods, thawed frozen adult brine shrimp, newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii and
bloodworms.
Sexing: Male's dorsal fin is much longer than the female's.
Females are smaller and have a reddish-brown
shade on the abdomen
General Comments: The
Apistogramma cacatuoides is commonly known as the Double Full Red Cockatoo
Cichlid, Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid or Big Mouth Apistogramma. The Apistogramma
originates in the streams and backwaters of South America. This strain has been
selectively bred for its brilliant red and black coloration. The body of these
fish is elongated, with a prominent dorsal fin. The dorsal fin as well as the
tail, has a striking red and black coloration.
The Double Full Red Cockatoo Cichlid should be kept in an aquarium that is 30
gallons minimum, with densely planted groupings. They require plenty of open
swimming areas but also need hiding places. A fine gravel to sand substrate is
recommended. Although a semi-aggressive fish, the Apistogramma is also timid and
should not be housed with large, aggressive fish. They require good water
conditions, and regular water changes are a must.
The Double Full Red Cockatoo Cichlid is an egg layer that prefers to spawn in
caves. Once the female has laid her eggs, the male will follow to fertilize
them. After fertilization, the male then leaves the brood for the female to tend
to. The fry will be free swimming within seven to ten days, at which time they
should be fed newly hatched brine shrimp. They are a fast growing species, and
the fry will reach sexual maturity in about five months.
The Double Full Red Cockatoo Cichlid is a carnivore, and will consume a wide
variety of foods. Freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, flake food, and both
frozen and live brine shrimp and worms will make excellent food for these fish.
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