{"product_id":"apistogramma-cacatuoides-double-red","title":"Apistogramma Cacatuoides Double Red","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"151\"\u003eApistogramma Cacatuoides “Double Red”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"194\"\u003eApistogramma cacatuoides “Double Red”\u003c\/strong\u003e are one of the most striking dwarf cichlids in the hobby. They are packed with personality, vibrant color, and incredible display behavior in a manageable size. With their fiery red\/orange finnage, bold patterning, and constant activity, they make a standout centerpiece for planted community tanks and dedicated South American setups alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"569\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"572\"\u003eLegacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/strong\u003e, these fish are bred and raised in-house by me in a small-scale, care-first setup. I do not source from mass-production fish farms. My focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Double Reds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"944\"\u003eBrilliant red\/orange finnage with strong contrast and flashy display behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003eA true dwarf cichlid with big personality in a smaller footprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003eGreat choice for planted aquariums with structure and cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003eFascinating social behavior, especially in pairs\/trios and breeding setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003eExcellent option for hobbyists wanting color and personality beyond standard community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003eApistogramma cacatuoides are intelligent, active, and full of character. Males are especially eye-catching and will display frequently, while females show excellent parental behavior when spawning. Like most dwarf cichlids, they can be territorial, especially around caves or fry, so tank setup and stocking choices matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003eThey do best in tanks with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003eCaves\/hides (coconut huts, small caves, driftwood pockets)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003ePlants and visual breaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1831\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1831\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003eGentle flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eSoft sand or smooth substrate 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Choices)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eBest tank mates are peaceful fish that won’t harass them or outcompete them constantly at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2431\"\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2464\"\u003eSmall peaceful schooling fish (upper\/mid water):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2533\" data-start=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2533\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003eEmber tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2536\"\u003eRummy nose tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2558\"\u003eCardinal 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dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2729\"\u003eFish that will heavily invade their cave territory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2804\"\u003eThese fish thrive on a varied diet. A rotation of quality foods helps with color, condition, and breeding response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2943\" data-start=\"2921\"\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"2944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2998\" data-start=\"2944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2998\" data-start=\"2946\"\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets \/ small sinking pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3059\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3059\" data-start=\"3001\"\u003eFrozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis, bloodworms as treats)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"3060\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"3062\"\u003eLive foods (optional, but excellent for conditioning)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3176\" data-start=\"3124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3176\" data-start=\"3127\"\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3340\" data-start=\"3178\"\u003eWhen you purchase from me, you’re getting fish that were bred and raised in-house, not mass-imported and flipped. I take a small-scale approach so I can focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3426\" data-start=\"3341\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3343\"\u003eFish health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3376\" data-start=\"3358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3376\" data-start=\"3360\"\u003eClean systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3396\" data-start=\"3377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3396\" data-start=\"3379\"\u003eProper feeding, mixture of high quality sinking pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and high quality flakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3426\" data-start=\"3397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3426\" data-start=\"3399\"\u003eParasite free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3472\" data-start=\"3428\"\u003eThat matters—especially with dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3509\" data-start=\"3479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3509\" data-start=\"3482\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3680\" data-start=\"3511\"\u003eLive fish are shipped \u003cstrong data-end=\"3574\" data-start=\"3533\"\u003eMonday–Wednesday (weather permitting)\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce transit risk. Please review our \u003cstrong data-end=\"3639\" data-start=\"3617\"\u003eHow Shipping Works\u003c\/strong\u003e page and \u003cstrong data-end=\"3663\" data-start=\"3649\"\u003eDOA policy\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47534166081710,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/5661\/4574\/files\/IMG_6285.jpg?v=1771726174","url":"https:\/\/legacylineaquatics.com\/products\/apistogramma-cacatuoides-double-red","provider":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}