Species Profile

Borelli's Apisto

Apistogramma borellii

Also known as: Yellow Dwarf Cichlid

Cichlidspeaceful

Adult size

2.5″

Minimum tank

20 gal

Temperature

70–80°F

6–7.5

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

bottom

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~1″ and reaches 2.5″ over ~8 months. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Pellets, frozen, live foods

Notes

Among the most peaceful and beginner-friendly Apistogramma. Soft yellow body with electric blue cheeks on males. Tolerates harder water and cooler temps than most apistos. One male per tank.

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