{"product_id":"apistogramma-cacatuoides-orange-flash-pair-1m-1f","title":"Apistogramma cacatuoides \"Orange Flash\" — Breeding Pair (1M\/1F)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Orange Flash coloration that improves as they mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy dwarf cichlid that thrives in stable aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair format — 1 male and 1 female to start your colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful for a cichlid, full of personality, and fun to watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for planted aquariums, soft-water setups, and Apisto lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5 — adaptable, no soft water required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males to 3\", females to 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons for a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShip days: Next Day Air ships Monday–Wednesday. 2nd Day Air ships Monday and Tuesday only.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee applies to Next Day Air shipping only.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreshWaterFinds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45343321227311,"sku":"APISTO-CAC-ORANGE-FLASH-PAIR","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1658\/8847\/files\/apistogramma-cacatuoides-orange-flash-trio_37d40fe6-ce85-4523-8c05-d1603a6162c8.jpg?v=1778643177","url":"https:\/\/www.freshwaterfinds.net\/products\/apistogramma-cacatuoides-orange-flash-pair-1m-1f","provider":"FreshWaterFinds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}