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These Mega Orange Apistos come from a trusted Florida breeder producing some of the richest, most color‑true Cockatoo lines around. Expect deep citrus fins, confident displays, and that classic Cockatoo charm without the wild‑caught unpredictability.
Males glow with intense orange dorsal and caudal fins, while females carry warm golds with subtle orange edging. Peaceful, expressive, and perfect for planted tanks, they settle fast and color up even faster.
✨ Highlights
Florida‑raised, small‑batch quality
Mega Orange saturation with extended fin rays
Peaceful dwarf cichlid for planted communities
Selective line breeding for color depth
Limited availability — premium‑standard drops only
🌍 Lineage Notes
Derived from A. cacatuoides, native to Peruvian Amazon drainages. Supporting local Florida breeding helps reduce pressure on wild habitats.
🛒 Cool, rare, and gone fast — grab your Mega Orange Apistos before this drop disappears.
Mega Orange Cockatoo Apistogramma (Apistogramma cacatuoides)
🌡️ Water
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Temp: 76–82°F
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pH: 6.0–7.2
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Hardness: Soft–moderate
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Flow: Low
🏡 Tank
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20+ gallons
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Sand substrate
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Caves + wood + plants
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Peaceful centerpiece dwarf cichlid
🍽️ Diet
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Frozen foods
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Live foods
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High‑quality micro pellets
🐣 Breeding
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Cave spawners
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Female guards eggs
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Provide multiple caves
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Slightly warmer, softer water encourages spawning
🌍 Notes
Florida‑raised from a trusted small‑batch breeder. Stable, hardy, and color‑true — ideal for planted community setups.
Breeder: Richard Renoylds SWFL
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