Family: Cichlidae
A semi-aggressive omnivore cichlidae from the Amazon basin of South America (Peru, Colombia and Brazil) — moderate care.
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.
Intermediate difficulty. Semi-aggressive; solitary, pairs or small groups.
Hold 24–25 °C and keep it stable — 24–25 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Expect 3.5–5 cm as an adult, living bottom; rests and forages low. A 50 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Semi-aggressive; solitary, pairs or small groups. Good company: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are 南美洲亚马逊流域（秘鲁、哥伦比亚、巴西） — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with still to very gentle water.
In the aquarium: cave and crevice spawner; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.