APISTOGRAMMA BORELLII OPAL | Guaranteed Pair | 2 Day Shipping!

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OPAL UMBRELLA BORELLI DWARF CICHLID (APISTOGRAMMA BORELLII "OPAL") - TANK-BRED!!!
Young Juvenile Male and Female Pair (1”+)
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This striking dwarf cichlid is an incredible color morph of the Umbrella Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma borelli) and is extremely entertaining and easy to keep!
The Opal Umbrella Borelli Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma borellii “Opal”) is an extremely colorful dwarf cichlid. Males are particularly colorful, displaying opal blue bodies with red facial markings and bright yellow fins. As with most dwarf cichlids, females are less colorful, but still have an attractive appearance and plenty of personality.
The Opal Umbrella Borelli Cichlid will thrive in an aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. It is an excellent candidate for the planted aquarium, but it also needs a fair amount of open space. This cichlid is generally compatible with other peaceful fish as long as it has plenty of space. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Opal Umbrella Borelli Dwarf Cichlid, but more durable, larger shrimp and snails could possibly make good tankmates in a large enough aquarium. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether.
Feeding is simple for the unfussy Opal Umbrella Borelli Dwarf Cichlid. High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish maintains optimal health and coloration.
We are currently offering sexed, sub-adult specimens of this magnificent species. They are displaying very good coloration, but their color will be even more vibrant as they mature further!
What We Like About This Fish:
Beautiful iridescent blue-violet body coloration with very bright yellow coloration on the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins and red facial markings
Hardy with plenty of personality
Possible to breed in the aquarium
Compatible with many other species in a spacious tank
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
Temperature:  72° - 84° F (22° - 29° C)
pH:  6.0 - 7.0, tank-raised specimens are more flexible regarding pH level
KH:  2 – 15 KH
Minimum tank size:  15 - 20 gallons for a pair, but a larger tank is required for a group
CARE GUIDELINES:
Diet:  Carnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration.
Social behavior:  Congregates loosely in groups. Males can be territorial when attempting to spawn and females are very protective of their eggs during spawning.
Origin:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to South America
Average adult size:  2.6 inches (6.5 cm) for males, 2 inches (5 cm) for females
Average purchase size:  1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm)
Live arrival guaranteed:
Contact us and send clear pictures in message of fish in unopened shipping bag for Money Back Guarantee within 2 Hours in the unlikely event they arrive dead or no refund or replacement can be provided. We ship with Cold/Heat Packs as necessary depending on the elements. If DOA, we will reimburse the cost of the fish. Buyer must pay shipping costs to have a replacement sent.
I will only ship if temperature is more than 40 degrees at departure and arrival destinations
I SHIP IN BREATHER BAGS, PLEASE DO NOT FLOAT
Tracking:
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Shipping:
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