HomeFreshwater aquarium fishSouth & Central American cichlidsUmbrella cichlid Umbrella cichlid (Apistogramma borellii) Scientific name: Apistogramma borellii Regan, 1906 The Umbrella cichlid (Apistogramma borellii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in). It is moderate to keep and semi-aggressive, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 25–27°C (77–81°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.0. Native range: South America, Paraguay River basin and along the lower Paran? River in Argentina. Umbrella cichlid care at a glanceCare levelModerateTemperamentSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodAdult size7 cm (2.8 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)Temperature25–27°C (77–81°F)pH5.0–7.0Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)DietCarnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods. BiologyFeeds on worms, crustaceans and insects. Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 60 cm. Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameApistogramma borelliiFamilyCichlidae (Cichlids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length3.9EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagicClimateSubtropicalDistributionSouth America: Paraguay River basin and along the lower Paran? River in ArgentinaConservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessUsesFisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercialResilienceLow, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec=50-70) More south & central american cichlidsDemon eartheaterSatanoperca jurupariGoldeneye cichlidNannacara anomalaRed discusSymphysodon discusUaruUaru amphiacanthoidesFlag acaraLaetacara curvicepsRedbreast acaraLaetacara dorsigeraSee all south & central american cichlids Can it live with...?Umbrella cichlid and Black ghostUmbrella cichlid and Black sharkminnowUmbrella cichlid and Blackbarred limiaUmbrella cichlid and Bleeding-heart tetraUmbrella cichlid and Bloodfin tetraUmbrella cichlid and Bluespotted corydorasUmbrella cichlid and Brilliant rasboraUmbrella cichlid and Butterfly splitfinUmbrella cichlid and Chinese suckerUmbrella cichlid and Clown barbUmbrella cichlid and Clown loachUmbrella cichlid and Clown rasboraUmbrella cichlid and Cockatoo cichlidUmbrella cichlid and Crescent bettaUmbrella cichlid and Demon eartheaterUmbrella cichlid and Dwarf botiaUmbrella cichlid and Dwarf rainbowfishUmbrella cichlid and Eel LoachUmbrella cichlid and Flag acaraUmbrella cichlid and Forktail rainbowfishUmbrella cichlid and Gangetic leaffishUmbrella cichlid and Garnet tetraUmbrella cichlid and Glass catfishUmbrella cichlid and Glowlight tetraUmbrella cichlid and Goldeneye cichlidUmbrella cichlid and Green terrorUmbrella cichlid and Gulf gambusiaUmbrella cichlid and Head-and-taillight tetraUmbrella cichlid and Horseface loachUmbrella cichlid and Indian glassy fish SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.Last updated 28 September 2026