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Apistogramma borellii 'Blue'

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species: 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

Line Traits:   Blue

Year Acquired:   2023

Acquired from 'The Wet Spot' in June 2023. Kept in a 60g cube heavily planted South American community tank.