Triple Red Cockatoo Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides 'Triple Red')

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameApistogramma cacatuoides 'Triple Red'

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asTriple Red Cacatuoides, Super Red Cockatoo

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietcarnivore

Adult size3 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 78-84°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-12 dGH

Appearance

An intensely orange-red selectively bred cockatoo strain with red flooding the spiky dorsal, tail, and anal fins; the showiest commonly sold cacatuoides line.

Difficulty and care for the Triple Red Cockatoo Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Line-bred from Amazon (Peru) stock

Keeper notes

A line-bred color form of A. cacatuoides; same hardy, tolerant temperament. Males are polygamous and territorial — one male with several females and many caves. Will eat shrimp and fry.

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