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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Described by
Authority Hoedeman, Year 1951
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Cockatoo Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 18 credited
Summary
The cockatoo cichlid, Apistogramma cacatuoides, is a small cichlid from the upper Amazon basin, from the Ucayali in Peru to the Solimões in…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–29°C, pH 5–6
Hardness
0–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Amacayacu, Amazon, Ampiyacu, Itaya, Marañón, Nanay, Orinoco, Pachitea, Pastaza, Samiria, Solimões, Ucayali, Yavarí
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The type locality was originally given incorrectly as Paramaribo, Suriname but this was later amended by Kullander to the "Amazon River basin, between 69°W and…
Habitat
Tends to inhabit slower-moving tributaries, backwaters and creeks in areas where fallen leaf litter collects and these may contain black, white or clear water …
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or more are acceptable for a single pair with a group requiring larger quarters.
Maintenance
Provided adequate cover and structure is available this species is unfussy with regards to décor with ceramic flowerpots, lengths of plastic piping and other a…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 29 °C pH: Commercially-produced fish are relatively unfussy but some wild populations may require values of 5.0 - 6.0 in order to breed. Hard…
Diet
Primarily carnivorous and apparently feeds mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Artemia, Daphnia and chiron…
Behaviour and compatibility
Captive-raised fish are the recommended choice for the general community aquarium. Wild examples are best maintained alone or with small 'dither' fishes such a…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger, more colourful and develop more extended fins than females.
Reproduction
Substrate spawner which normally lays its eggs in crevices or cavities among the décor. The female is responsible for post-spawning care of eggs and fry and in…
Notes
Numerous ornamental forms of this species have been selectively line-bred for the aquarium trade, vernacular names for which include "sunset", "sunburst", "dou…
References
References
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