Spawning Report: Apistogramma cacatuoides "Triple Red"
Name: John Satterlee
Scientific Name of Fish* Apistogramma cacatuoides “Triple Red”
Hobby Name of Fish: Triple red cockatoo dwarf cichlid
Method of Reproduction: Egg depositor
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: one male, one female
Origin of Parents: Tank raised
Approximate number of eggs or fry* roughly 40 fry observed initially
Date of Hatch or Birth* unknown
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched: I observed them leave the coconut hut on July 5, 2026
Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days* _______________ TBD
Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days __________
Aquarium Conditions:
pH 5.5
General Hardness: 10 ppm.
kH : 40 ppm
Average Temperature (F) 72-82 depending on season
Salinity: None
Average Nitrate: less than 40 ppm.
Aquarium Size: 10 Gallon
Water Source: Rockville town water purified using R/O system
Water Changes: Every two months, 80-90% water change
Filtration System: Sponge filter
Additives: none
Décor:
Live Plants: Bolbitis, plus a couple india almond leaves to add tannins to the water
Hiding Places: “Coconut” hut with a single hole
Substrate: None
Lighting Type and Timing: Home depot shop light, 14 hours light, 10 hours dark, however I put some black plastic on the tank cover to reduce the strength of the light.
Food Fed to Parents and How Often* Tetramin flake food daily. Live baby brine shrimp twice a week. Live black worms as a treat every 2-3 weeks.
Breeding triggers: None
Plan: I am thinking about removing the parents to another tank shortly to avoid them preying on the fry