{"product_id":"apistogramma-borelli-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Borelli 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorelli's Dwarf Cichlid, also called the Umbrella Cichlid, is one of the calmest and hardiest Apistogramma. Males carry a tall, sail-like dorsal fin and a body of steel blue and yellow; females are smaller and golden. From the cooler Paraguay and Paraná basins, it suits smaller planted tanks and keepers new to dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 6.5 cm (2.5 in) for males; females around 5 cm (2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Southern Brazil, Paraguay, northern Argentina and Uruguay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Sandy creeks and tributaries of the Paraguay and Paraná basins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, live blackworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds once or twice daily; frozen or live foods bring out colour and condition breeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus, corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Apistogramma, boisterous fish, fin-nippers, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful towards other species; males spar with each other over territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs claim a cave and defend the surrounding area strongly when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs clean, stable water and hiding places; otherwise undemanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 20–26°C (68–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.0–8.0 (tank-bred adaptable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 1–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 45 litres for a pair; larger for a harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most forgiving Apistogramma: it tolerates harder water and cooler temperatures than its Amazonian cousins and does not need a heater in a warm room. Keep a pair or one male with two females with caves, sand and leaf litter. Females spawn in a cave and guard the fry alone; remove the male in a small tank. A gentle, colourful choice for a nano planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":64680662270329,"sku":"STF-APISTO-BOR-female","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":64680662303097,"sku":"STF-APISTO-BOR-male","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64680662335865,"sku":"STF-APISTO-BOR-male-female-pair","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-APISTO-BOR.png?v=1790096796","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/apistogramma-borelli-3cm","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}