Apistogramma borellii
| Common Names: | Umbrella Cichlid Yellow Dwarf Cichlid |
| Synonyms: | Heterogramma borellii |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - South; Amazon River, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Peaceful, but territorial. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with mainly live foods for best health and colour. Flakes can be used. Dense vegetation is needed around the edges and a few large, flat rocks in the middle. Hiding places made into caves and hollows are recommended. <i>Apistogramma borellii</i> is sensitive to nitrates so frequent water changes with a good water conditioner is needed. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7cm (2.8") Female: 7cm (2.8") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | The male has brighter colours and is larger with pointed dorsal and anal fins. Be careful though; some males exhibit female colouring to avoid territorial disputes with other males. |
| Breeding: | Use an acidic pH (6.0-6.2) and a higher temperature of up to 28°C. The eggs are laid on the roof of a cave or an upturned pot. The female carefully guards the fry but sometimes lacks security with the eggs. Use a ratio of one male to three or four females. |
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| Comments: | Can be senisitve to some medications. |
| Main Colours: | Gold, Blue, Yellow |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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