{"product_id":"apistogramma-cacatuoides-double-red-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Cacatuoides Double Red 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Double Red is a line-bred form of Apistogramma cacatuoides in which males carry a tall, spiky crest of dorsal rays plus vivid red and black patterning on both the dorsal and tail fins. Females are smaller and yellow. From the upper Amazon, it is the hardiest and most adaptable Apistogramma, ideal for first-time dwarf cichlid keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 7.5 cm (3 in) for males; females around 5 cm (2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Upper Amazon basin: Peru and western Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow tributaries and backwaters with leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, live blackworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds once or twice daily; frozen or live foods bring out colour and condition breeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus, corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Apistogramma, boisterous fish, fin-nippers, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful towards other species; males spar with each other over territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs claim a cave and defend the surrounding area strongly when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs caves and stable water; females fierce while guarding fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 22–29°C (72–84°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.5–7.5 (tank-bred adaptable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 0–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 60 litres for a pair; larger for a harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Reds are tank-bred for generations and cope with harder, neutral water better than most Apistogramma, making them a sound first dwarf cichlid. Keep one male with one or more females and supply several caves, sand and leaf litter. Females spawn in a cave and guard the fry alone, chasing the male, so give him room. The crest and fin colour develop fully as males mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":64680660894073,"sku":"STF-APISTO-CAC-DR-female","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":64680660926841,"sku":"STF-APISTO-CAC-DR-male","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64680660959609,"sku":"STF-APISTO-CAC-DR-male-female-pair","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-APISTO-CAC-DR.png?v=1790096793","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/apistogramma-cacatuoides-double-red-3cm","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}