Familia: Cichlidae
Pez de agua dulce semiagresivo y omnívoro, de la familia de los cíclidos, originario de la cuenca del Amazonas en Sudamérica (Perú, Colombia y Brasil). Cuidado cuidado moderado.
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.
Dificultad media. Semi-aggressive; Solitary, pairs or small groups.
Mantén el agua a 24–25 °C. 24–25 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
De adulto mide 3.5–5 cm. Vive bottom; rests and forages low, así que 50 L o más.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Sí, con criterio. Semi-aggressive — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Su hábitat natural es 南美洲亚马逊流域（秘鲁、哥伦比亚、巴西）, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.
En acuario: cave and crevice spawner; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.