Apistogramma borellii

Borelli dwarf cichlid, the right the larger males.

Borelli dwarf cichlid ( Apistogramma borellii ), also called Yellow dwarf cichlid, a freshwater ornamental fish from the family of cichlids is ( Cichlidae ). An earlier synonym was Apistogramma reitzigi.

Dissemination

The Yellow dwarf cichlid is widespread in South America, mainly in the Mato Grosso region and in the catchment area of the Rio Paraguay, and remains predominantly clear and standing or slow -flowing water with many water plants. Often among the roots of floating plants and in caves.

Features

This cichlid is a size to about 8 cm and an age of 4 years to achieve, the male is slightly larger and more colorful than the female. In addition, you can see males on the longer anal and dorsal fins. In special cases, males may take the inconspicuous coloration of a female in order to remain in the area of another dominant male can. Fins formula: dorsal fin XVI/5-6, anal fin III/6-7.

Behavior and reproductive

Borelli dwarf Cichlid is territorial forming. Males are polygamous and live together with several females, forming sub- districts in the area of the male. Under optimal conditions, this cave brooding fish can lay 40 to 70 eggs. Get the females during courtship and breeding season an intense yellow color, a typical drawing and guard the eggs and larvae.

Hunting and

Borelli dwarf cichlid lives in blackwater rivers, so peat filtration is recommended. When feeding, make sure that the fish do not overeat.