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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma panduro
Described by
Authority Römer, Year 1987
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 7 credited
Summary
Apistogramma panduro is a dwarf cichlid from the Río Ucayali drainage and the Río Tahuayo in Loreto Region, northern Peru. Also known as th…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–29°C, pH 4–6.5
Hardness
0–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru, Tahuayo, Tamshiyacu, Ucayali
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Described from the Río Ucayali drainage in Genaro/Jenaro Herrera District, Requena Province, Loreto Region, northern Peru and also known from the Río Tahuayo f…
Habitat
Tends to inhabit slower-moving tributaries, backwaters and creeks in areas where fallen leaf litter collects.
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or more are acceptable for a single pair with a group requiring larger quarters.
Maintenance
Provided adequate cover and structure is available this species is unfussy with regards to décor with ceramic flowerpots, lengths of plastic piping and other a…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Apistogramma spp. are chiefly carnivorous and feed mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Artemia, Daphnia an…
Behaviour and compatibility
Captive-raised fish are the recommended choice for the general community aquarium. Wild examples are best maintained alone or with small 'dither' fishes such a…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger, more colourful and develop more extended fins than females.
Reproduction
Substrate spawner which normally lays its eggs in crevices or cavities among the décor. The female is responsible for post-spawning care of eggs and fry and in…
Notes
This species is also known by the alternative vernacular names 'blue panda cichlid', 'blue sky dwarf cichlid and 'azure cichlid' as well as the confusing trade…
References
References
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