Opal Umbrella Cichlid (Apistogramma borellii 'Opal')

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameApistogramma borellii 'Opal'

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asOpal Borellii, Blue Umbrella Apisto

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietcarnivore

Adult size2.5 in

Minimum tank size15 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-80°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-12 dGH

Appearance

An intensely sky-blue selectively bred strain of the umbrella cichlid, with males showing a rounded, blue-suffused dorsal fan.

Difficulty and care for the Opal Umbrella Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Line-bred from Paraguay/Parana basin stock, South America

Keeper notes

A line-bred blue form of A. borellii; same peaceful, cool-tolerant temperament. Mildly territorial when breeding, will eat shrimplets and fry. Among the most placid apistos.

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