Apistogramma cacatuoides "Orange Flash" — Breeding Pair (1M/1F)

This listing is for a pair of Apistogramma cacatuoides "Orange Flash" — 1 male and 1 female. Fish are currently approximately 0.5"–1.25" and grow fast with quality care.

Orange Flash Apistos are one of the most eye-catching dwarf cichlids in the hobby, known for bold orange and red finnage, great personality, and beautiful display behavior. This hardy variety adapts well to established aquariums and makes an excellent centerpiece for planted tanks, peaceful community setups, or species-focused breeding projects.

Why You'll Love Them

• Bright Orange Flash coloration that improves as they mature
• Hardy dwarf cichlid that thrives in stable aquariums
• Pair format — 1 male and 1 female to start your colony
• Peaceful for a cichlid, full of personality, and fun to watch
• Excellent for planted aquariums, soft-water setups, and Apisto lovers

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 76–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5 — adaptable, no soft water required
• Adult size: Males to 3", females to 2"
• Minimum tank: 20 gallons for a pair

Care

Keep in a mature, cycled aquarium with clean water, gentle filtration, hiding places, and peaceful tankmates. They appreciate caves, leaf litter, driftwood, and planted areas. Feed a varied diet of quality prepared foods, frozen foods, small live foods, and quality pellets for best growth and color.

Shipping & Live Arrival

Ship days: Next Day Air ships Monday–Wednesday. 2nd Day Air ships Monday and Tuesday only. Fish are fasted before packing, individually bagged in treated water, double bagged with 100% oxygen, and shipped in an insulated foam box with heat or cold packs as needed.

Live Arrival Guarantee applies to Next Day Air shipping only. We cannot guarantee live arrival on any other service — our fish are packed well, but delays on slower services are outside our control. If there is a problem, message us within 2 hours of delivery with clear photos. Returns are not accepted on live animals.