| Family: |
Cichlidae
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| Species: |
Apistogramma borellii |
| Common Name: |
Yellow Dwarf Cichlid, Umbrella Cichlid. |
| Size: |
Males up to 2.8 in (7 cm) females slightly smaller. |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Paraguay River basin and along the
lower Paraná River in Argentina. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallon or larger recommended. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, flake frozen and live. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, can be territorial to its own. Keep one
male to several females. |
| Water: |
Temperature 77-81°F (25-27°C), ph 5.0 to 7.0, dH:
5-19 |
| Care: |
Medium, requires good water conditions and frequent
water changes. |
| Communities: |
Good. Other small non aggressive species. |
| Suitability: |
Good. |
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