The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is best kept in a densely planted aquarium of at least 30 gallons with a sandy or very fine gravel substrate, some caves and driftwood roots for them to hide in, or (in a biotope setup) some Indian Almond Leaves on the bottom of the tank. Both sexes have the dark line that leads from the eye to the bottom of the gill flap. They lose their black lateral band which is replaced by a black side spot. Their background body color is a dull pale yellow with a clear black line running along the flank.ĭuring mating or when the females are protecting their fry, their body colors becomes more vibrant andĬockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) Female The ventral fins are clear and the leading 3 or 4 hard rays are elongated.įemales lack the elongated dorsal rays of the male, and their ventral fins show a black leading edge. The males are much more colorful than the females and usually have red/orange dorsal and caudal fins. The mouth of these cichlids is rather large with thick lips.
Males grow up to 3.5 inches and the smaller females max out at around 2.5 inches. The male Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid has a noticeably elongated body shape, is larger than the female, and has very long prominent rays in the dorsal fin and bright coloration as compared to the smaller fins and drabber brownish/yellowish background body color of the female.
Tropical fish keeping enthusiasts have developed several other more color intense varieties through selective breeding. The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid has blue, yellow and red color forms that occur naturally in their native habitats. Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides)
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