Compatibility brief
Can Apistogramma Borellii live with Apistogramma Macmasteri?
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
Profile confidence: medium
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
100L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 100L (larger active fish often want more length).
Assessment details
Known incompatible pairing
Top issueTwo 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.
Compatible temperaments
Both Apistogramma Borellii and Apistogramma Macmasteri share a semi-aggressive temperament.
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
- Seriously Fish. Apistogramma borellii
Primary: detailed species page on temperature range (notable for low end), Paraguay/Argentine origin, pair-bonding behaviour, and tank setup.
- Practical Fishkeeping. Apistogramma Borellii Profile
Secondary: editor overview covering colour variants (opal, blue), feeding (live/frozen preferred), and community-tank compatibility caveats.
- Seriously Fish. Apistogramma macmasteri
Primary: species page covering Meta basin habitat, soft acidic water requirement, and the strong territorial behaviour at spawning sites.
- Practical Fishkeeping. Macmaster's Apistogramma
Secondary: editor coverage of colour variants (gold, red-mask) and the strong line-breeding of the species in the hobby.
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Build the full stocking list with Apistogramma Borellii + Apistogramma Macmasteri
Plan further
Try both species in the full-stock tank check, or open either fish profile for mates lists. 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. Based on multiple reputable aquarium care sources with strong agreement.