2021年3月16日 · The cockatoo cichlid is a popular aquarium fish of the cichlid family, suitable for intermediate to advanced hobbyists with room for a mid-size aquarium. Named for their similar coloration pattern with the famous bird, cockatoo cichlids are known as generally peaceful creatures, except when they are breeding.

2021年6月9日 · Did you know that the cockatoo cichlid is not only easy to care for but also boasts a unique charm that sets it apart from other dwarf cichlids? Known scientifically as Apistogramma cacatuoides, this delightful fish is a great addition for both novice and experienced aquarists alike.

2022年12月27日 · In the wild, the Cockatoo cichlids are exclusively carnivorous fish feeding on insects, larvae, or worms, but in captivity it has been observed they are not very picky eaters. Most aquarists feed them flake or pellet diets with great …

2025年1月29日 · The Cockatoo Cichlid is quite attractive and one of the most readily available Apisto cichlids! The Cockatoo Cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides is one of the most colorful of all the dwarf cichlids. It is also known as the Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid or Crested Dwarf Cichlid.

2023年9月12日 · Cockatoo cichlids are small but fairly aggressive cichlids that are highly territorial towards one another and other bottom-dwelling fish. Compared to other popular apistogrammas, cockatoo cichlids are generally more aggressive than …

2023年3月5日 · This article will cover the complete information about Cockatoo Cichlid (dwarf cichlid), a small, brightly colored freshwater fish from Central and South America. They are popular aquarium fish due to their beautiful colors, patterns, and peaceful nature.

2025年1月4日 · Identifying vibrant dwarf cichlids is easy, thanks to their striking sex dimorphism. Though they’re both small fish, the males are larger and more colorful than the females. Let’s dissect the eye-catching appearance of this cichlid for a …

2023年9月1日 · Apistogramma cacatuoides, commonly known as the cockatoo dwarf cichlid, is arguably the most popular of the Apistogramma species in the hobby. The common name is derived from its large, crested dorsal fin. The cockatoo cichlid is …

Order: Perciformes Family: Cichlidae. The type locality was originally given incorrectly as Paramaribo, Suriname but this was later amended by Kullander to the “Amazon River basin, between 69°W and 71°W”.

Cockatoo Cichlids are a South American species, inhabiting the Amazon River basin. They commonly occur in Peru, Brazil and Bolivia. Their natural distribution is extended from Tabatinga River to Solimoes and Ucayali Rivers. Cockatoo Cichlids swim in tributaries, creeks, and backwaters, which are slow-moving waters, mostly shallow in nature.