Apistogramma Borellii tank mates
Apistogramma borellii
4 rated pairings from the Apistogramma Borellii care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Apistogramma Borellii needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that shares bottom habitat without competing for food or territory
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that occupy mid-water and don't threaten or compete with dwarf cichlids
Anubias Barteri
Anubias barteri
Hardy plant that provides shelter and won't be uprooted by gentle cichlid behavior
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Also recommended alongside Apistogramma Borellii
Species whose own guides list Apistogramma Borellii as a tank mate.
Amazon Leaf Fish
Monocirrhus polyacanthus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Blue Acara
Andinoacara pulcher
55 gal min · 7" adult · Semi-aggressive
Chocolate Cichlid
Hypselecara temporalis
75 gal min · 10" adult · Peaceful
Convict Julie
Julidochromis regani
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Cylindricus Cichlid
Neolamprologus cylindricus
20 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Festivum
Mesonauta festivus
45 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Sturisoma Whiptail
Sturisoma panamense
55 gal min · 8" adult · Peaceful
Tanganyika Clown Goby
Eretmodus cyanostictus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
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