{"product_id":"apistogramma-cacatuoides-orange","title":"Apistogramma cacatuoides – Orange","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eApistogramma cacatuoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApistogramma cacatuoides\u003c\/em\u003e – Orange is a striking South American dwarf cichlid known for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright orange finnage, dark contrasting markings, elongated dorsal rays, and impressive personality\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mature males can develop particularly vibrant coloration and extended fins, while females remain smaller and typically display more subdued coloration outside of breeding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative forms of \u003cem\u003eApistogramma cacatuoides\u003c\/em\u003e originate from the \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon River basin of South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they inhabit slower-moving waters and areas with plenty of natural cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDespite their compact size, these fish display the fascinating territorial behavior and personality associated with larger cichlids. They spend much of their time exploring the lower levels of the aquarium and appreciate caves, driftwood, plants, leaf litter, and other structures that provide secure hiding places and defined territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Peaceful \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 inches, with males generally larger than females\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with a preference for protein-rich foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature, well-filtered aquarium with sand or fine substrate, plants, driftwood, caves, and plenty of visual barriers. Multiple hiding areas are particularly important when keeping a pair or multiple dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of high-quality micro pellets and other appropriately sized prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and similar small aquatic foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlids can be kept in carefully selected community aquariums with peaceful species of appropriate size. Like other \u003cem\u003eApistogramma\u003c\/em\u003e, they may become significantly more territorial when breeding, especially around caves and spawning sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eApistogramma cacatuoides\u003c\/em\u003e is a cave-spawning species. Females typically select a protected cavity for spawning and provide dedicated care to the eggs and developing fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange coloration, pattern, fin development, sex, and size naturally vary between individual fish. Mature males generally develop the strongest coloration and most pronounced finnage. The fish you receive may differ from the individual pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. 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