Borelli's dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma borellii

Família : Cichlidae

PeixeÁgua docecichlids

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

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Descrição

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.

Habitat

Região :

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

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

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

Cuidados

Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
2
Tamanho adulto
7 cm
Esperança de vida
5 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

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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