Cockatoo cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides)

Familie: Cichlidae

Ein mittelaggressiver, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Buntbarschen, heimisch in dem Amazonasbecken in Südamerika (Peru, Kolumbien und Brasilien). Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
24–25 °C
pH
6–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
3.5–5 cm
Mindestaquarium
50 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Semi-aggressive
Herkunft
南美洲亚马逊流域（秘鲁、哥伦比亚、巴西）

Artübersicht

Apistogramma cacatuoides of the family Cichlidae is an aquarium-kept Cichlidae. Semi-aggressive and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 3.5–5 cm and prefers 24–25 °C water. Other Apistogramma species in our database include Apistogramma agassizii, Apistogramma borellii, Apistogramma macmasteri.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Still to very gentle water
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Cave and crevice spawner; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Cockatoo cichlid pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Semi-aggressive; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Cockatoo cichlid?

Halte das Wasser bei 24–25 °C. 24–25 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

Wie groß wird Cockatoo cichlid und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 3.5–5 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Bottom; rests and forages low) sind 50 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Cockatoo cichlid?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Cockatoo cichlid vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Semi-aggressive — vergesellschafte es mit Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Halte Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage fern.

Woher stammt Cockatoo cichlid?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in 南美洲亚马逊流域（秘鲁、哥伦比亚、巴西）, in clear streams, rivers and still waters.

Wie züchtet man Cockatoo cichlid?

In der Zucht: cave and crevice spawner; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.