Borelli's dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma borellii

Familia : Cichlidae

PezAgua dulcecichlids

Borelli's dwarf cichlid is a peaceful dwarf cichlid with bluish and yellow colors.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Descripción

It reaches 5–7 cm. Males have elongated dorsal and anal fins, with metallic blue and yellow colors. Females are smaller and pale yellow. One of the most peaceful apistogrammas, can live in groups. Less territorial than other species. Hardy and easy to breed.

Hábitat

Región :

Borelli's dwarf cichlid inhabits clear, slow-moving waters of the Paraguay and Paraná basins, with sandy bottom and abundant vegetation.

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH67.5
GH410 °dGH
KH36 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 15 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.3 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
2
Tamaño adulto
7 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5, moderate hardness. A minimum 60-liter tank for a pair or small group. Water can be slightly acidic to neutral. Décor with plants, driftwood and hiding spots. Diet: small live or frozen foods, pellets. Compatible with other small peaceful fish. Very tolerant.

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