Cacatuoides Super Red Apistogramma

Apistogramma Cacatuoides Super Red (Super Red Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid)
A brilliantly colored dwarf cichlid with fiery red fins and bold personality — a standout in planted aquariums

The Super Red Cockatoo Apistogramma is a selectively bred variant of Apistogramma cacatuoides, prized for its intense red fin extensions and striking contrast against a golden-to-silver body. Males develop dramatic, elongated dorsal rays and deep, saturated color, while females display softer yellows and reds, especially when breeding. Peaceful but territorial when spawning, Super Reds thrive in well-planted aquariums with caves, leaf litter, and gentle tankmates. Their manageable size and incredible coloration make them one of the most popular Apistos in the hobby.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Peaceful community and planted aquariums

• Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres

• Temperature Range: 24–28°C

• pH Range: 6.0–7.0

• Recommended School Size: Best kept as a pair or trio (1 male with 1–2 females)

• Compatibility: Peaceful outside breeding; avoid aggressive or boisterous fish

• Max Size: 7–8 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/