Cacatoides

[Opticon]

Im wanting some A. cacatoides and I have a friend that has some fry she will be sending me(aint she sweet!). Just a curious question I have and please, feel free to chew me out,correct me hehe. I have a overplanted 15gallon. Could I raise them up in the tank,let them pair, and remove the rest and keep a breeding pair happily in there? Ive read they can be done with no problems in smaller tanks.
Its one thing to read up on species BUT I love to get personal first hand knowledge as well, makes it a rich learning experience.
So lemme hear what you all think. My friend has dble red cacs and I love those and just never got around to them. My tanks were always filled with quality angelfish,discus, and more. So now I got the room and want to try out dwarf cichlids.:biggrin:

 

[Apistt_ed]

Hello opticon,

I would have to say that it should work out great as you stated. I have kept and spawned a trio of cacatuoides in a 20L tank that was heavily planted. There shouldn't be any problems at all besides pecking order that's natural with cichlids. Keep them fed with a good diet and regular water changes they'll be fine. best wishes and luck! merry Xmas! John

 

[tjudy]

I keep and breed a trio in an unplanted (driftwood though) 20H. Same floor space as a 15.