{"product_id":"apistogramma-borelli-yellow-apistogramma-borellii-yellow","title":"Apistogramma Borelli Yellow | Apistogramma borellii 'Yellow'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Borellii is a bright, warm-gold form of Borelli's Dwarf Cichlid, one of the most peaceful and forgiving apistos you can keep. Males glow gold with sky-blue highlights, while females stay smaller and simpler. A gentle, rewarding dwarf cichlid that suits soft, warm, planted tanks and even tolerates slightly cooler water than most apistos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eApistogramma borellii comes from the Paraguay and Paraná river systems of Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia and southern Brazil, living among plants, leaf litter and submerged roots in shallow, often cooler waters. It is more tolerant of temperature swings than most apistos. Fine sand, planting, driftwood and leaf litter recreate its home and bring out its best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Yellow form shows a warm golden body washed with pale sky-blue over the face and flanks, with fine spangling and a rounded, fan-shaped tail. Males are larger and more colourful with extended finnage; females are smaller and turn a clean yellow when breeding. Colour intensifies over dark substrate with good diet and settled water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the most peaceable apistos, becoming only mildly territorial around a spawning site. It suits a well-planted community of small, gentle fish and can be kept as a pair or a male with several females. Provide caves and broken sight lines so a breeding pair can claim a small territory without harassing tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator that enjoys small live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, cyclops and micro worms, and readily takes quality micro pellets and flake. Feed a varied diet in small amounts, and use live or frozen foods to bring fish into breeding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 55 L, with 75 L or larger better for a harem or community. Keep temperature at 22–27 °C (it tolerates cooler water than most apistos), pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately soft water, around GH 2–12. Use fine sand, dense planting, driftwood and small caves, and keep water clean with regular small changes. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn accessible cave-spawner and a good first apisto to breed. The female lays and guards eggs inside a cave, colouring bright yellow, while the male defends the territory. Soft, slightly acidic water encourages spawning; feed fry newly hatched brine shrimp and micro foods. It will spawn readily once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApistogramma borellii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Borelli's (Umbrella) Dwarf Cichlid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaguay and Paraná basins (Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 cm (males); females smaller, around 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (territorial when breeding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (micro): small live and frozen foods, micro pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderate, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water planted and community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, hatchetfish, peaceful corydoras, otocinclus and other calm community fish that share its water preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive cichlids, boisterous barbs, fin-nippers, and other bottom-dwelling dwarf cichlids in a small tank. 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