The Orange Flash Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid is a carnivore, and will consume a wide variety of foods.
They Orange Flash Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid is a fast-growing species and the fry will reach sexual maturity in about five months. The fry will be free swimming within seven to ten days, at which time they should be fed newly-hatched brine shrimp. After fertilization, the male then leaves the brood for the female to tend. Once the female has laid her eggs, the male will follow to fertilize them. The Orange Flash Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid is an egg layer that prefers to spawn in caves. The Orange Flash Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid is particular to water quality so regular, routine water changes are a must. Although deemed semi-aggressive, the Orange Flash Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid is a timid fish and should not be housed with large, aggressive fish. A fine gravel or sand substrate is recommended. In addition to hiding places, the Orange Flash Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid also requires plenty of open swimming areas.
The Orange Flash Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid should be kept in an aquarium that is at least 30 gallons in size, aquascaped liberally with rocks, driftwood or even terra cotta flower pots to provide desirable shelter and habitat. Over the decades through selective breeding, distinct color varieties such as the Orange Flash Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid have been developed for hobbyists to enjoy. In addition to its brilliant orange coloration, the Orange Flash Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid sports showy, elongated dorsal fins reminiscent of the crest feather of a Cockatoo, making it a very attractive fish to showcase.Ĭockatoo Dwarf Cichlids, also known as Big Mouth Apistogrammas, originate from the streams and backwaters of South America’s Amazon Basin. Varying shades of bright orange and yellow coloration gives this Dwarf Cichlid a cheerful vibrancy sure to add much needed flash to any display aquarium. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.The Orange Flash Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid is an exquisite color variety of the popular Dwarf Cockatoo Cichlid, Apistogramma cacatuoides. *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. Scientific Name: Apistogramma cacatuoidesĭiet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foodsĬompatibility: Schooling fish, plecos, small catfish, livebearers, rainbowfish. Dither fish such as small tetras and livebearers can be used to provide parents with targets to chase. Fry are guarded by one or both parents for several weeks. Cichlid caves, overturned flower pots, and leaf litter work well.īreeding is achieved by feeding live baby brine shrimp to an adult pair and providing a proper tank setup. The tank should be furnished with several caves or nooks to protect and spawn in. A sandy substrate is necessary due to their earth-eating habits. Apistogramma cacatuoides is a larger species of Apistogramma and will work well as a pair in a 20 gallon tank. Females will turn bright yellow with black fins when in breeding dress. Males are larger and have more color, as well as longer and more elaborate fins. Wild populations have subtle blue and yellow colors with a few orange spots on the caudal fin, but captive strains have been selected for the orange spots, resulting in the Triple Red and many other varieties. Remarks: Apistogramma cacatuoides is one of the most popular Apistogramma species.
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