{"product_id":"apistogramma-borelli","title":"Apistogramma Borelli Opal - Apistograma Borelli","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"453\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eApistogramma borelli Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful and peaceful dwarf cichlid that is a popular choice among aquarists. Known for its calm demeanor and stunning color variation, the Opal form of Apistogramma borelli showcases a beautiful mix of blues, golds, and subtle iridescent hues, especially on the males. Their body is typically a pale blue with gold accents, and their fins may have hints of red or yellow, giving them a unique and elegant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"893\" class=\"\"\u003eThese fish are native to the Amazon River basin in South America, where they inhabit slow-moving waters with plenty of hiding spots among plants and submerged wood. The Opal variety is a slightly more vibrant and color-enhanced version of the standard Apistogramma borelli, with the males exhibiting the most vibrant coloration. As with other Apistogramma species, they are best kept in species-specific setups or with peaceful tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1142\" class=\"\"\u003eApistogramma borelli Opal is small, usually reaching up to 2.5 inches in length, and they do well in planted tanks with soft, acidic water. They are relatively easy to care for but require a stable environment with good water conditions to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1436\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e – Peaceful, but territorial during breeding\u003cbr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1242\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e – Up to 2.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – 20 gallons minimum\u003cbr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – 75°F to 82°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Omnivore (small live foods, high-quality pellets, and frozen foods)\u003cbr data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e – 6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1608\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 \u003cem data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eApistogramma borelli Opal is an excellent choice for aquarists who appreciate peaceful, colorful dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1608\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThis listing is for 1 Apistogramma borelli Opal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":46835682214110,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female","offer_id":46835682246878,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Photo.png?v=1741200651","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/apistogramma-borelli","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}