Cockatoo cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides)

Scientific name: Apistogramma cacatuoides Hoedeman, 1951

Cockatoo cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides)

The Cockatoo cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 7.5 cm (3 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 24–27°C (75–81°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.0. Native range: South America, streams and rivers of the Peruvian Amazon.

Cockatoo cichlid care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
7.5 cm (3 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
pH
5.0–7.0
Hardness
5–16 dGH (89–286 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Amazon River basin, in tributaries of the Ucayali, Amazon and Solim?es rivers from the Pachitea River to Tabatinga.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec=80)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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