Orange Flash Apistogramma





General

  • Geographic Origin:
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Ecuador
    • Guyana
    • Venezuela
  • Latin Name: Apistogramma cacatuoides , apistogramma cacatuoides
  • Other Names & Variants:
    • Dwarf Cichlid
    • Apistos
    • Orange Flash Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
    • Cockatoo Cichlid
    • Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Characteristics

  • Colors: Black , Blue , bronze , Gold , Grey , Orange , Purple , Red , Silver , Yellow
  • Lifespan: 4.5 - 8.0 years
  • Average Size: 2.92 inches
  • Temperament: Territorial
  • Breeding Style: Eggs
  • Substrate Preference: Gravel, Sand
  • Swim Zone: Bottom

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Orange Flash Apistogramma.

  • Algae
  • Blackworms (frozen)
  • Blackworms (live)
  • Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
  • Bloodworms (frozen)
  • Bloodworms (live)
  • Brine Shrimp (freeze-dried)
  • Brine Shrimp (frozen)
  • Brine Shrimp (live)
  • Daphnia (freeze-dried)
  • Daphnia (frozen)
  • Daphnia (live)
  • Flakes
  • Mysis Shrimp (frozen)
  • Mysis Shrimp (live)
  • Pellets
  • Shrimp (frozen)
  • Shrimp (live)

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

  • Water Flow Preference: Slow
  • pH: ph_more_info 5.8 - 7.0
  • Temperature: 73.33°F - 83.67°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.

The Orange Flash Apistogramma is best kept in groups of 6.


References and Additional Information