Taxonomy
Hoedeman, 1951
Apistogramma-trifasciata-lineage
Apistogramma-cacatuoides-group
Synonyms
Großmaul Apisto
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
A. borellii (mis-ID)
Distribution and habitat
Río Ucayali & Amazonas (Peru);
Rio Solimões (Brazil)
I have collected this species in many different habitats in the Peruvian Amazon the last years.
Se pictures of some of the habitats and fishes above.
Water parameters
PH : 5 - 7
ppm : Low to middle hard
My Experience
I have collected them in different habitats and different water:
From muddy whitish water to clear blackwater, in pH from 5,1 - 6,8. The water has always been quite soft.
They are a quite easy fish to keep, although the wild fish requires water quite close to the natural, to thrive.
Breeding
Breeds very easily. A polygamous species, but one pair kept alone also works fine. Often 50-80 fry.