Apistogramma cacatuoides

Males of the cockatoo dwarf cichlid are mutually antagonistic. The female deposits her eggs on the roof of a natural cave or an artificial retreat such as a plant pot or piece of PVC pipe. She then keeps guard over them, driving off all intruders. The fry swim 5-7 days after hatching. Size: 7 cm.

• Pseudotropheus elongatus
• Oreochromis mossambicus
• Cichlasoma synspilum
• Aphyosemion marmoratum
• Nannacara anomala