Apistogramma borellii Care Guide
Apistogramma borellii
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Bioload Score
2000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 6.5 cm / 2.6"
- Temperature
- 20–28°C (68–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that should receive a varied diet of quality small pellets, frozen foods and occasional live foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, Otocinclus and other calm community species that do not compete heavily for the bottom.
Good to Know
Apistogramma borellii is often called the Umbrella Cichlid because the male's extended dorsal fin can resemble an open umbrella.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more vividly coloured, usually with elongated fins, while females are smaller and develop a strong yellow breeding colouration.
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