Cockatoo cichlid
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Cichlidae
Easy
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22-29 °C
pH
6-8
Size
5 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
The Cockatoo Cichlid is a vibrant South American dwarf cichlid well-suited for planted community tanks. They require stable water parameters within their specified temperature and pH range, along with ample hiding spots provided by decor or plants.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (9)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banded cichlid Heros severus var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Biajaca Nandopsis tetracanthus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue acara Andinoacara pulcher var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue streak hap Labidochromis caeruleus Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluegray mbuna Melanochromis johannii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Demon eartheater Satanoperca jurupari Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Fasciatus Shell Dweller Altolamprologus fasciatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Firemouth cichlid Thorichthys meeki Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
3 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Chessboard cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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