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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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Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Mokele-mbembe Bichir

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Polypterus mokelembembe

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Poecilia sphenops

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Mono Sebae (Brackish)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Monodactylus sebae

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMono Sebae (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Hoplias aimara

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Moonlight Gourami

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Trichogaster microlepis

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Gambusia affinis

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Motoro Stingray

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Potamotrygon motoro

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMotoro Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Mottled Loach

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Paracanthocobitis botia

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Mountain Rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Melanotaenia monticola

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Oreochromis mossambicus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Msobo Mbuna

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Mubi Rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Melanotaenia mubiensis

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Murray River Rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Mystery Snail

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Pomacea bridgesii

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveMystery Snail: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Nana Rasbora

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Microdevario nana

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNana Rasbora: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Needlenose Gar

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Xenentodon cancila

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeedlenose Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Neolamprologus Fasciatus

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Neolamprologus fasciatus

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Neolamprologus Pulcher

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Neolamprologus pulcher

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Neolamprologus Similis

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Neolamprologus similis

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Neon Blue Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Neon Blue Goby

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Stiphodon atropurpureus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Microdevario kubotai

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Neon Tetra

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Paracheirodon innesi

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveNeon Tetra: Peaceful