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[AnthonyRobinson666]

went to the lfs today, well actually did the round of local fish shops. the last i came across a apisto. (i'm sure) when i asked about it i was told they were diamond borelli. they have a white/blue almost checkered pattern to the head, and a turcoisbody (probly spelt wrong sorry it's late/earlie) any info would be appreciatated v.nice looking fish!

unfortunately also saw ballon blue rams, really think it's going to far!
dying, mis-shapping, but if it sells wright?

 

[parker313]

Sounds like Apistogramma borelli, that's the scientific name I'm not very familiar with any of the apistos though.

Yeah, I don't care for the balloon rams either, they've just taken an already weak fish and made it even weaker

 

[Dwarfs]

Apistogramma borelli

 

[AnthonyRobinson666]

Not that then, any one of apisto with checker type pattern. kewl pic tho!

Also saw ballon kisseig goramis, but in another store. luckerly they were sending them back!!! nice to have a trader with an interest in the hobbies future
cant get me any regani tho

 

[lucky62]

Fish will look different , some significantly when they are not comfortable , sometimes stripes , spots and bars either vanish or appear depending on the mood .

Anyway The Steel blue apisto very closely resembles the Borelli .Often confused for each other .


Or do an image search on google , type in apistogramma , maybe you'll find a match .


Apistos are great fish , I've keep Borellis in the past , not as demanding as other apisto species can be .

 

[AnthonyRobinson666]

only pic a found was saying it was a blue face apisto, no info or true name? help?

any sites i could search through, or books even?

 

[Peter Lovett]

Take a look for apistogramma sp. "steelblue".

 

[AnthonyRobinson666]

Will do.. thanks

also found this but no info.

check signature

 

[Peter Lovett]

Yes that is Apistogramma "Steel Blue" believed to be a hybrid and you will only ever find Males.

 

[lucky62]

Yes that is Apistogramma "Steel Blue" believed to be a hybrid and you will only ever find Males.

I never was able to find female Borellis either

 

[AnthonyRobinson666]

That is a real shame, seems to been a very interesting fish...
is that to prevent breeding in the home, increase sales?
so if bought what would ya treat it as?
oh and what is a good dwarf cichlid colour wise?

 

[Fishy411]

That is a real shame, seems to been a very interesting fish...
is that to prevent breeding in the home, increase sales?
so if bought what would ya treat it as?
oh and what is a good dwarf cichlid colour wise?

apistos and rams would probly be yur best choice. I would try to find a more common species like Caucutoides