Name: Grace Doyle
Scientific Name of Fish* (Genus and species): Apistogramma caucatoides
Hobby Name of Fish: Cockatoo dwarf cichlid (triple red)
Method of Reproduction: Cave spawner
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: Pair
Origin of Parents: Tank rasied
Approximate number of eggs or fry*: 20 ish
Date of Hatch or Birth*: unknown
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched: 02/24/2025
Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days*
Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days
Aquarium Conditions:
pH (0 to 14): 7.4
General Hardness (ppm): unknown
Average Temperature (F): 75 degrees
Salinity (if brackish or marine): NA
Average Nitrate (ppm): 5 ppm
Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons): 5.5 gallons
Water Source: Dechlorinated tap
Water Changes: 20% weekly
Filtration System(s): Hang on back filter
Additives (Salt, iron, etc.): NA
Décor (Please include all that apply):
Java fern
Leaves
1 ceramic cave (she used ceramic)
1 coconut cave
Substrate: None
Lighting Type and Timing: Ambient light from adjacent tanks and window
Food Fed to Parents and How Often*: Black worm soft pellets, or occasionally frozen baby brine shrimp; once daily
Food Fed to Fry and How Often*: First bites powder; 3x day
Mom with fry
Mom with fry
Dad right before I moved him out of the tank
