Super Orange Apistogramma - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Super Orange Apistogramma - Instore pickup only

Scientific Name: Apistogramma cacatuoides ‘Super Orange’

Description: A selectively bred cockatoo dwarf cichlid featuring bright orange dorsal and tail fins, an elongated body and a dark horizontal stripe. Males develop larger fins and stronger colouration, while females remain smaller and become yellow when breeding.

Origin: South America, particularly the upper Amazon basin in Peru and neighbouring areas; captive-bred Super Orange variety.

pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5

Temperature: Around 24–28°C

Adult Size: Males approximately 8–9 cm; females approximately 4–5 cm.

Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years with good care.

Food: High-quality small sinking cichlid pellets, frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms and other small protein-rich foods.

Compatibility: Suitable for peaceful community aquariums with small tetras, pencilfish and other calm species. Territorial around caves, particularly when breeding. Avoid aggressive fish, overcrowding and multiple males in small aquariums. May eat small shrimp and shrimplets.

Habitat: An established aquarium with fine sand, plants, driftwood, leaf litter and several caves. Provide shaded areas, gentle water movement and broken lines of sight. Prefers soft to moderately hard water, stable conditions and low nitrate levels.