Yellow dwarf cichlid - Apistogramma borellii
Yellow dwarf cichlid ( common name )
Apistogramma borellii ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 6 - 7 cm ( 2.36 - 2.76 in )
- pH of water: 6 - 6.8
- Water hardness (dGH): 5 - 20 °N
- Recommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C ( 73.4 - 78.8 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food and feeding
These fish are best fed on live and frozen foods. They will accept quality flakes but this should not be a major part of their diet.
Origin
South America; they are to be found in the Amazon Basins of Brazil and Paraguay.
Sexing
Males will display more coloration and be larger than the females. They will also have extended dorsal and anal fins. In the aquarium some of the lesser males may display less coloration to avoid conflicts with the dominant male.
Breeding
One male should be housed with 3-4 females. The eggs will be laid in caves or upturned plant pots and the female will tend the eggs. The male will defend the territory from intruders, often with great vigor. Once the fry are free swimming, they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 3-5 years.
Short description
Although these are classed as a peaceful species, disputes may occur at spawning times. Hiding places should be included in the tank set up along with open swimming spaces.
This fish is also known as Umbrella Cichlid.
Pictures
Thanks to Alberto Villarroya for pictures. Other pictures were bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
These fish are best fed on live and frozen foods. They will accept quality flakes but this should not be a major part of their diet.
Origin
South America; they are to be found in the Amazon Basins of Brazil and Paraguay.
Sexing
Males will display more coloration and be larger than the females. They will also have extended dorsal and anal fins. In the aquarium some of the lesser males may display less coloration to avoid conflicts with the dominant male.
Breeding
One male should be housed with 3-4 females. The eggs will be laid in caves or upturned plant pots and the female will tend the eggs. The male will defend the territory from intruders, often with great vigor. Once the fry are free swimming, they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 3-5 years.
Short description
Although these are classed as a peaceful species, disputes may occur at spawning times. Hiding places should be included in the tank set up along with open swimming spaces.
This fish is also known as Umbrella Cichlid.
Pictures
Thanks to Alberto Villarroya for pictures. Other pictures were bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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