Apistogramma borellii opal Care Guide
Apistogramma borellii
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 20–28°C (68–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Apistogramma borellii opal is an omnivore that eats small invertebrates, crustaceans, insect larvae and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras, Otocinclus and other calm South American community fish.
Good to Know
Apistogramma borellii opal is an opal colour morph of the umbrella cichlid, a species named in honour of the Italian naturalist Alfredo Borelli.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more vividly coloured, with extended fins, while females are smaller and typically display stronger yellow breeding coloration.
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