Apistogramma - Panduro

Panduro hail from the Amazon River basin in South America. Growing up to 8cm in length, these freshwater dwarf cichlids are best identified by their unique blue colouration and monogamous courtships. To support your Apistogramma Panduros to thrive, they’ll require pristine water conditions. Consider black water setups using dried Catappa leaves which will release natural tannins into the water, mimicking their natural environment.

Apistogramma Panduro prefer a fine, dark substrate, similar to the natural river base of the Amazon river basin. Hardscapes such as driftwood and caves will help to secure territorial boundaries, whilst dense vegetation will help to break line of sight. Unlike other Apistogramma, Ponduros form monogamous pairs and can be extremely aggressive towards other dwarf cichlids. To promote mating, provide one or more caves or cave like structures, where the female will lay her eggs on the ceiling and guard them.

At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Apistogramma Panduros EBO Pro soft artemia, mussel sticks and insect meal. We also feed live foods including brine shrimp, blood worm and daphnia.