Umbrella cichlid
Apistogramma borellii
Cichlidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
20-26 °C
pH
6-8
Size
3.9 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Apistogramma borellii is a peaceful South American dwarf cichlid reaching 3.9 cm, ideal for planted nano or community aquariums. Maintain stable temperatures between 20-26°C and a pH of 6.0-8.0. They thrive on a varied diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and live/frozen foods.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (8)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banded cichlid Heros severus var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Biajaca Nandopsis tetracanthus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue acara Andinoacara pulcher var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue streak hap Labidochromis caeruleus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluegray mbuna Melanochromis johannii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Fasciatus Shell Dweller Altolamprologus fasciatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Demon eartheater Satanoperca jurupari Avoid | Avoid | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping temperature ranges cannot coexist Open pair in Compare → |
4 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Chessboard cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Cockatoo cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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