The Yellow Flash Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid  is a rarely seen yellow color morph of the classic Apistogramma cacatuoides. 

This striking dwarf cichlid is a unique color morph of the Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) and is certain to be the centerpiece of any aquarium! Males are particularly colorful, boasting yellow coloration on the ample dorsal fin as well as the tail and anal fin. The body is typically a blue-violet sheen with a black horizontal stripe, which make for a very distinctive and beautiful appearance. As with most dwarf cichlids, females are less colorful, but still have an attractive appearance and plenty of personality.

The Yellow Flash Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid will thrive in an aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations.  It is an excellent candidate for the planted aquarium, but it also needs a fair amount of open space.  This cichlid is generally compatible with other peaceful fish as long as it has plenty of space.  Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning.  Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Yellow Flash Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid, but more durable, larger shrimp and snails could possibly make good tankmates in a large enough aquarium.  If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether.

What We Like About This Cichlid:

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Fish Care Guidelines:

• Diet:  Carnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration.
• Social behavior:  Congregates loosely in groups. Males can be territorial when attempting to spawn and females are very protective of their eggs during spawning.
• Origin:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to South America
• Average adult size:  3 inches (7.5 cm) for males, 2 inches (5 cm) for females
• Average purchase size:  2 – 3 inches (5.1 – 7.5 cm)

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