CichlidaeFreshwater Fishbeginner
Apistogramma cacatuoides Double Red
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Origin: Amazon Basin, Peru
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
49
GH (Hardness)2–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 9 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Males territorial but manageable in spacious tanks
About
Apistogramma cacatuoides 'Double Red' features spectacular extended first dorsal rays and vivid double-red striping on the dorsal and caudal fins. One of the best beginner Apistogramma species.
Care Guide
pH 6.0–7.5, temp 23–28°C, tolerates moderate hardness. Provide caves. Feed micro-pellets, Daphnia, frozen artemia. One of the hardiest Apistogramma species.
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