Description
Add bright color and standout personality to your freshwater aquarium with the Gold Orange Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides "Gold Orange"). This beautiful Apistogramma variety is admired for its warm orange tones, golden base coloration, and elegant finnage, making it a striking choice for planted tanks and well-designed tropical community setups.
Known for their active behavior and bold appearance, Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlids do especially well in aquariums with plenty of structure, including caves, driftwood, and dense planting. Males develop stronger coloration and more extended fins, giving them excellent display value without requiring a large aquarium.
Apistogramma cacatuoides "Gold Orange" thrives in warm, stable water conditions and benefits from a varied, high-quality diet. With proper care, it can become a colorful and rewarding centerpiece in a peaceful freshwater setup.
Quick Facts
- Scientific name: Apistogramma cacatuoides "Gold Orange"
- Common name: Gold Orange Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
- Temperament: Semi-peaceful
- Care level: Moderate
- Tank size: 20 gallons+
- Diet: Omnivore
- Max size: Up to 3 inches
- Water temperature: 75-82°F
- pH: 6.0-7.5
This item needs to be pre-ordered. Delivery may take up to 7 days
