Panduro dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma panduro

Family : Cichlidae

FishFreshwatercichlids

A dwarf cichlid with interesting behavior and strong sexual dimorphism.

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Popularity

Biotope specialist

requires biotope recreation

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

South America

Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Description

Apistogramma panduro is a recently described dwarf cichlid. Males are large and colorful with high dorsal fins. Females are smaller and yellow. They live in pairs and are territorial. Water must be very soft and acidic.

Habitat

Region :

Acidic blackwaters of the Peruvian Amazon

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature25–28 °C

pH5–6

GH1–5 °dGH

KH0–2 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

60 L

Min. group

Adult size

8 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Care notes

Tank of at least 60L, heavily planted with hiding spots. Very soft water (GH < 5, KH < 2), pH 5.0-6.0, temperature 25-28°C. Varied diet: brine shrimp, daphnia, small insects. Avoid aggressive tankmates.

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