Caete Dwarf Cichlid Tropical Fish Information
Apistogramma caeteiBehaviour Peaceful, territorial
Typical size 5cm
Max size 6cm
Tank Area Bottom
Min Tank Size 60cm
Temp Min: 24℃ Max: 30℃
Feeding Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
pH Range 6-8
Hardness vs,s,m,h
Caete Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma caetei)
Caete Dwarf Cichlid Tropical Fish Learn all about the Caete Dwarf Cichlid's feeding habits and food types, its behaviour, its origins, its natural habitats, is it male or female, breeding advice and information, suitable tank mates, its sizing and growth range, minimum tank size, water PH and more. Use our fish community creator tool to plan your tank set up and ensure that the Caete Dwarf Cichlid is the right fish for your aquarium.
The Caete Dwarf Cichlid is only occasionally seen for sale and is typical of other similar dwarf cichlids. The fish are peaceful, but territorial during breeding. One male will reside over several females, each with their own territories. The aquarium should contain a sandy bottom, cave areas, and a little vegetation.
Caete Dwarf Cichlid Facts
Family Cichlidae (Cichlids) | Origin South America; Brazil; Rio Apeu and Rio Caete Rivers | Breeding Cave spawner, female cares for young | Natural Water Conditions pH 6.5-7, medium | Sexing Male is larger with a blue sheen, females are smaller with a grey/yellow body colour
Caete Dwarf Cichlid Help and Advice
If you have a question about keeping Caete Dwarf Cichlid's then please use our Caete Dwarf Cichlid help forum. Join 100's of other fish enthusiasts with 1000's of years experience between them caring for and keeping fish like these.