Apistogramma cacatuoides Apistogramma cacatuoides
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Origin region
Peru
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
7.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore (micro)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
5.50–7.00
GH (dGH)
1.0–8.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–4.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Peru
Feeding
Carnivore (micro)
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Harem breeder; cave spawner.
Notes
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid; caves and leaf litter.