Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Tank Mates & Compatibility

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)

Adult Size7.5 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

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Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Kabia rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Abei Puffer

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Achara Catfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Adolfo Cory

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Adonis Pleco

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Afra Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Cynotilapia afra

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Arowana

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Butterfly Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Butterfly Fish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Clawed Frog

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Dwarf Frog

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Jewel Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Knifefish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Lungfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Pike

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & African Pipefish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Agassiz Cory

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Allen's Rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Alligator Gar

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive