{"product_id":"orange-flash-cockatoo-apisto-apistogramma-cacatuoides","title":"Orange Flash Cockatoo Apisto (Apistogramma cacatuoides)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:  \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe orange flash cockatoo apisto is a beloved, selectively bred variety of \u003cem\u003eApistogramma cacatuoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eAdult males and some females develop a tangerine orange anal, dorsal, and caudal (tail) fin that stands out in almost any aquarium. Unlike the more commonly available triple red variety, they do not have black markings in these fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e  Apistogramma cacatuoides \u003c\/em\u003eis one of the most popular \u003cem\u003eApistogramma\u003c\/em\u003e species. Wild populations have subtle blue and yellow colors with a few orange spots on the caudal fin, but captive strains have been selected for the orange spots, resulting in the triple red and many other varieties. Males are larger and have more color, as well as longer and more elaborate fins. Females will turn bright yellow with black fins when in breeding dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eApistogramma cacatuoides \u003c\/em\u003eis a larger species of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eApistogramma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand will work well as a pair in a 20 gallon tank. A sandy substrate is necessary due to their earth-eating habits. The tank should be furnished with several caves or nooks to protect and spawn in. Cichlid caves, overturned flower pots, and leaf litter work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Breeding is achieved by feeding live baby brine shrimp to an adult pair and providing a proper tank setup. Fry are guarded by one or both parents for several weeks. Dither fish such as small tetras and livebearers can be used to provide parents with targets to chase.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Female","offer_id":54006016508211,"sku":"H-03, H-63","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-2\" Male","offer_id":54006016540979,"sku":"H-03, H-63","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-2\" Pair (1 Male, 1 Female)","offer_id":54006016573747,"sku":"H-03, H-63","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/OrangeFlashCockatooApistoPairWebsite.jpg?v=1788462534","url":"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/orange-flash-cockatoo-apisto-apistogramma-cacatuoides","provider":"Imperial Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}