Apistogramma borellii (Umbrella Cichlid)
Known as the Umbrella Cichlid, Apistogramma borellii is a peaceful, beginner-friendly dwarf cichlid with soft yellow and blue hues—ideal for planted tanks.
Why You’ll Love Them
• Peaceful and hardy—great for Apisto beginners
• Males display soft blue and yellow with umbrella-like dorsal fins
• Thrives in planted tanks with soft, slightly acidic water
• Compatible with peaceful nano fish and shrimp
• Can tolerate cooler temps than most Apistos
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Pro Tips
- Provide caves and leaf litter for breeding and comfort
- Keep one male with 2–3 females for natural behavior
- Use gentle filtration and dim lighting to mimic their native streams
Sources: Practical Aquariums, DwarfCichlid.com
? Apistogramma panduro (Blue Panda Apisto)
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Apistogramma panduro – Bold, Peaceful Dwarf Cichlid with Electric Blue and Yellow
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Apistogramma panduro are peaceful, striking, and full of personality. Ideal for planted tanks with soft water. Shop vibrant pairs now!
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Apistogramma panduro (aka Blue Panda Apisto) stuns with electric blue bodies and yellow faces. Peaceful, expressive, and perfect for planted aquascapes.
Why You’ll Love Them
- Males glow with blue bodies and yellow masks
- Peaceful and expressive—great centerpiece for nano tanks
- Ideal for soft, acidic water and planted setups
- Best kept in pairs or harems with visual barriers
- Easy to breed with stable conditions
Care:
Temp 68-70f
Ph 5.5 to 7
Hardness 4 to 10
Min 20 gallon for a pair
They are omnivores and eat flake, pellet, live food and frozen
Pro Tips
- Use driftwood, caves, and dense planting to reduce aggression
- Avoid boisterous or fin-nipping tank mates
- Feed a varied diet to enhance color and breeding readiness