Umbrella Dwarf Cichlid

Umbrella Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma borellii

Also known as: Borelli's Dwarf Cichlid, Yellow Dwarf Cichlid

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

One of the hardiest and most peaceful Apistogramma species. Males have a striking blue face and yellow body.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

68–78°F
20–26°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

2.5"
6.3 cm

Lifespan

4–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Tolerates cooler water than most Apistos. Hardy and peaceful. Good beginner dwarf cichlid.

Feeding

Frozen and live foods preferred. Also accepts small sinking pellets and crushed flakes.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Blue Tetra 2.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12"

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