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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 & Bloodfin Tetra

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Aphyocharax anisitsi

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

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Acara

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Andinoacara pulcher

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Back Blue Eye

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Back Blue Eye: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Botia

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Yasuhikotakia modesta

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Botia: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Dolphin (Hap)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Cyrtocara moorii

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Dolphin (Hap): Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Emperor Tetra

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Inpaichthys kerri

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Emperor Tetra: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Pearl Shrimp

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Pearl Shrimp: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Point Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Point Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Melanotaenia caerulea

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

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Sifter

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Cribroheros robertsoni

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Sifter: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Tetra

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Knodus borki

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Blue Tilapia

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Oreochromis aureus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBlue Tilapia: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Bluegill Sunfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Lepomis macrochirus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBluegill Sunfish: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Boeseman's Rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Melanotaenia boesemani

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBoeseman's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Bolivian Ram

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBolivian Ram: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Brevis Shelldweller

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Neolamprologus brevis

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBrevis Shelldweller: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Brilliant Rasbora

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Rasbora einthovenii

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

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Brilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Hemigrammus bleheri

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBrilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Bristlenose Pleco

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBristlenose Pleco: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Bronze Corydoras

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Corydoras aeneus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBronze Corydoras: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Brown Bullhead Catfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Ameiurus nebulosus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBrown Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Brown Camo Shrimp

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Caridina babaulti var. Brown

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBrown Camo Shrimp: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Brown Hoplo Catfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Hoplosternum littorale

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBrown Hoplo Catfish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Brown Puffer

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Pao turgidus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveBrown Puffer: Highly Aggressive