Can Borelli's Apisto and Discus live together?

Borelli's Apisto and Discus are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Borelli's Apisto vs Discus

Borelli's Apisto

Apistogramma borellii

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

2.5″

Adult size

6″

20gal

Min tank

75gal

70–80°F

Temperature

82–88°F

6–7.5

5.5–7

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalBorelli's Apisto (70–80°F) and Discus (82–88°F) need different temperatures.

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