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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Apistogramma Borellii live with Apistogramma Macmasteri?

Apistogramma Borellii

Apistogramma Borellii

Apistogramma borellii

semi-aggressive~6cm
Apistogramma Macmasteri

Apistogramma Macmasteri

Apistogramma macmasteri

semi-aggressive~7cm
VerdictRISKY

Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.

Apistogramma Borellii + Apistogramma Macmasteri: Known incompatible pairing. Two dwarf cichlid species in the same tank under 250L overlap on cave choices and spawning sites. One pair pins the other into a corner inside weeks. Pick one apisto species per tank. Real tanks add variables Fishori cannot model; treat this as a high-risk read, not certainty.

Compatibility score

30/100

Profile confidence: medium

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

100L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 100L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C24–26°C shared
Apistogramma BorelliiApistogramma MacmasteriShared window
pH
Range6–7 shared
Apistogramma BorelliiApistogramma MacmasteriShared window

Assessment details

  1. Known incompatible pairing

    Top issue

    Two dwarf cichlid species in the same tank under 250L overlap on cave choices and spawning sites. One pair pins the other into a corner inside weeks. Pick one apisto species per tank.

  2. Compatible temperaments

    Both Apistogramma Borellii and Apistogramma Macmasteri share a semi-aggressive temperament.

  3. Narrow temperature overlap

    Apistogramma Borellii and Apistogramma Macmasteri have only a narrow shared temperature range. Maintaining stable water temperature will be important.

“Two dwarf cichlid species in the same tank under 250L overlap…”

Known incompatible pairing
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Plan further

Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree.

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Apistogramma Borellii + Apistogramma Macmasteri — common questions

Can Apistogramma Borellii live with Apistogramma Macmasteri?
For most keepers, no. The verdict is RISKY: at least one check fails hard for a typical home tank. Choose a different pairing, or read the assessment details on this page to see exactly what fails before deciding.
What tank size do you need for Apistogramma Borellii and Apistogramma Macmasteri together?
Plan around 100 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Known incompatible pairing. That is the check that fails outright for this pair. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.