{"product_id":"orange-cacatuoides-apistogramma","title":"Orange Cacatuoides Apistogramma","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eA vibrant dwarf cichlid with fiery orange finnage and bold personality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eOrange Cacatuoides Apistogramma\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly popular dwarf cichlid known for its striking orange dorsal and tail fins, often contrasted with blue and yellow tones across the body. Males develop extended, flame-like finnage that gives this species its “cockatoo” nickname, while females display more subtle colour but excellent brood-care behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eHardy and adaptable for an Apistogramma, this species is a great entry point into dwarf cichlids. They thrive in planted aquariums with driftwood, caves, and defined territories. Generally peaceful, they can become territorial when breeding, making them best suited to well-planned community setups or species-focused tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jnt6uo\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to intermediate aquarists and planted community aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 litres\u003cbr data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29°C\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept as a pair or harem (1 male, multiple females)\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful; territorial during breeding\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood 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: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42899648577613,"sku":null,"price":78.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Apistogramma_cacatuoides_with_breeding_caves.webp?v=1776816065","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/orange-cacatuoides-apistogramma","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}