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Apistogramma cacatuoides |
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This dwarfcichlid can be kept in a community aquarium
together with other small peaceful fishes, but you can
better keep them in an aquarium that is set up especially
for dwarfcichlids. A male forms a harem and as a result,
should be kept in a ration of one male to every three or
four females. Males defend a large territory in which
several females may guard their own brood. The aquarium
should be set up with stones, driftwood and roots, and on the sides
and background densely planted, because they need hiding
places. The substrate should be dark to bring out the
colours of this fish. The fish is very sensitive for
chemicals. You should feed the fish with live or frozen food. They barely accept dry food. Breeding is fairly easy. The eggs are laid in a hole. The female takes care of the fry and the male defends the territory. When the young fishes are swimming free you can raise them with baby brine shrimp. |
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Jan Bukkems |
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