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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 & Channel Catfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Checker Barb

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Checkerboard Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chequered Rainbowfish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Cherry Barb

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Cherry Shrimp

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chili Rasbora

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Boraras brigittae

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

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chipokae Mbuna

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chocolate Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chocolate Gourami

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Christmas Fulu

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Chuco Cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Clown Killifish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Clown Knifefish

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Clown Loach

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Clown Pleco (L104)

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Apistogramma cacatuoides · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive