Aquarist Species:  Apistogramma borellii

Aquarist: brewingman

Species Profile: Apistogramma borellii

Description:   A popular Apisto well established in the hobby. They are native to the southern reaches of the Amazon basin in the Rio Paraguay drainage in southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. They tolerate a fairly wide range of water conditions and cooler waters.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   Rio Paraguay

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2026

Bought at TFCB Expo March 2026