Yellow Dwarf Cichlid

General

Geographic Origin:
Latin Name: Apistogramma borellii
Other Names & Variants:
- Umbrella Cichlid
- Umbrella Dwarf Cichlid
- Dwarf cichlid

Characteristics

Colors: Blue , Yellow
Lifespan: 3.3 - 5.7 years
Average Size: 2.52 inches
Temperament: Territorial
Breeding Style: More research required
Substrate Preference: Pebbles, Sand, Gravel
Swim Zone: Bottom

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Yellow Dwarf Cichlid.

Blanched Vegetables
Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
Bloodworms (frozen)
Brine Shrimp (frozen)
Cyclops (frozen)
Daphnia (live)
Flakes
Krill (frozen)
Krill (live)
Mysis Shrimp (frozen)
Pellets
Tubifex Worms

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

Water Flow Preference: Slow
pH: 5.76 - 7.9
Temperature: 65.2°F - 79.52°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.