CheckMyFishTankBorelli Apistogramma care
Apistogramma borellii · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A hardy, small apistogramma that is good for first time dwarf cichlid keepers.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Small pellets, frozen foods, live foods.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Borelli Apistogramma in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Borelli Apistogramma.
- Discus: Discus and Borelli Apistogramma need different water temperatures.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Borelli Apistogramma.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Borelli Apistogramma.
- Severum: Severum grows big enough to eat Borelli Apistogramma.
- Green Terror: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Borelli Apistogramma.
- Blue Acara: Blue Acara grows big enough to eat Borelli Apistogramma.
- Demasoni Cichlid: Demasoni Cichlid fight their own kind. Keep only one per tank.
Questions
What size tank does a Borelli Apistogramma need?
At least 20 gallons for a group of 3. Adults grow to about 2.5 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Borelli Apistogramma like?
72 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Borelli Apistogramma should I keep together?
Keep 3 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Borelli Apistogramma eat?
Small pellets, frozen foods, live foods. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.