Hi, I´m from Argentina.

[Lucky_Luke]

Hi all,
My mane is Lucas and I'm from Argentina. I´ve been a dwarf cichlid enthusiast for around 5 years now and during this time I've had the joy of keeping and breeding a few species: A. commbrae, trifasciata, cacatuoides, panduro, baenschi (currently) and borellii (currently, self collected).

Here are some photos of my A. borellii:

Well, my first question to you (the specialists) is: what varieties are they and if there is any visible differences in the females too. In case there are not, can I breed these males with any female? Take into consideration that I collected them in different locations but in both locations I obtained both varieties. I cannot distinguish differences in the females from both locations. Locations are around 20 km apart.
Thanks for reading and for any answers.

Lucas

 

[regani]

I don't know enough about regional color morphs/varieties to help you with your question. but whatever they are, they are beautiful fish, for sure

 

[Melanochromis]

I'd love to learn more about the populations of wild borellii too. Anyway, your fish are pretty

 

[Lucky_Luke]

Thanks for the replies. I am trying to get together some breeding pairs that´s why I asked about the varieties and I cannot see any visible differences in the females.

 

[Rene Winckler]

Hi there Lucas, my name is Rene, and I am German, but I live in Costa Rica. I am planning to built a huge tank with Apistos from Northern Argentina and further fishes as per natural habitat.
Did you ever try to keep Trifasciata, Borelli and Combrae together ? What other fishes do you encounter when collecting? Regards, SAludos,