ID: Dwarf cichlid - Apistogramma cacatuoides

[taring77]

hi experts,

i am very new to apisto. Can any one help me identify what type is this pair?

i bought it on friday at C328 (at the counter table). They are eating well with bloodworms but going to start on weekday diet of pellets (tetrabits).
the tank is 1 feet cube (set up about a month ago) and a lot of hiding places. They seems also not very aggressive, loves the corners where they hide and in myself make cave....and i have 5 boraras & snails & Otos.

also if i intend to get more apistogramma is it recomended? i want those colourful ones to enhance my tanks but not to go into breeding yet

please comments

the pairs






1 feet tank


thank you

[Don90]

Apistogramma Cacatuides "triple red" is what you have.

Its the same as the one in my avatar.

[trident]

cacas are quite friendly to dither fish, but with their own kind, it's war.
Being territorial, they wouldn't tolerate other apitos well

[taring77]

oh i see...so i guess i am not able to add any more apisto then ...though the tank looks lonely cause not much fishes except my 5 boraras and this pair

[Mez]

Hi,
A one foot cube is quite full with just 5 rasboras and the apistogramma pair, i would not suggest adding anything else to this tank..i think you should set another tank up for a pair of apistogramma if you wish to expand..

[taring77]

Thank you mez, i guess what you meant is that with the couple of apisto and boraras they might need the space to swim and not fight for place. i guess i will just stick to this then. Another setup is okay with me but too bad i do not have any more space for another tank