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Apistogramma
    agassizii
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    cacatuoides
    commbrae
    geisleri
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    gibbiceps
    hongsloi
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    paucisquamis
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    rubrolineata
    sp. "Abacaxis"
    sp. "Putumayo"
    sp. "Steel Blue"
    steindachneri
    uaupesi
    xingu

Apistogrammoides
pucallpaensis
Dicrossus
   filamentosus
Laetacara
   curviceps
Mikrogeophagus
    altispinosa
    ramirezi
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Nanochromis
parilus
transvestitus

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    roloffi
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    taeniatus

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Apistogramma panduro

Apistogramma panduro (A 183) are beautiful dwarf cichlids that are closely related to Apistogramma nijesseni and, in fact, they are placed in the Apistogramma nijesseni group. For more information about both A numbers and Apistogramma groups please read the information on our Apistogramma page.

Apistogramma Panduro are sometimes referred to as Apistogramma pandurini however, the correct species name is panduro. The name is derived from the Peruvian fish exporters who first collected the fish. They are found in the same general area as Apistogramma nijesseni. All of the nijesseni group apistos appear to have limited ranges in the western Amazon region. A. panduro are captured in blackwater streams near Colonia, Peru. These waters are soft and acid with a sandy substrate. pH in their native waters is usually below 6.0.

Apistogramma panduro are not fussy eaters and will adapt to most high quality foods. Of course, live food is best and greatly aids breeding. Apistogramma panduro form strong pair bonds and spawn in typical Apistogramma fashion. Broods are generally a little smaller than with some species. The fry will easily take newly hatched brine shrimp and care is typical for the genus.

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Apistogramma panduro males are among the most difficult fish to photograph that I have kept. The incredible iridescence of these fish makes managing the light from the flash very difficult.

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Apistogramma panduro is sometimes sold as the Sky Blue Apisto. Some males have a vibrant sky blue body color which contrasts beautifully with the yellow and red highlights.

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Apistogramma panduro are generally great community fish. They are not overly aggressive and are usually found on display near the front of the tank.

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The dark patch on the caudal peduncle (the last part of the body just in front of the tail) and the slightly extended dorsal fin lappets are two of the features that identify Apistogramma panduro from Apistogramma nijesseni.

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Fish Profiles & Photos South American Apistogramma agassizii atahualpa baenschi borellii cacatuoides commbrae geisleri gephyra gibbiceps hongsloi iniridae macmasteri ortmanni panduro paucisquamis pertensis rubrolineata sp. "Abacaxis" sp. "Putumayo" sp. "Steel Blue" steindachneri uaupesi xingu Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis Dicrossus filamentosus Laetacara curviceps Mikrogeophagus altispinosa ramirezi Breeding Rams West African Nanochromis parilus transvestitus Pelvicachromis pulcher roloffi subocellatus taeniatus Please help! Your contribution of any amount will help support the site.	Apistogramma panduro Apistogramma panduro (A 183) are beautiful dwarf cichlids that are closely related to Apistogramma nijesseni and, in fact, they are placed in the Apistogramma nijesseni group. For more information about both A numbers and Apistogramma groups please read the information on our Apistogramma page. Apistogramma Panduro are sometimes referred to as Apistogramma pandurini however, the correct species name is panduro. The name is derived from the Peruvian fish exporters who first collected the fish. They are found in the same general area as Apistogramma nijesseni. All of the nijesseni group apistos appear to have limited ranges in the western Amazon region. A. panduro are captured in blackwater streams near Colonia, Peru. These waters are soft and acid with a sandy substrate. pH in their native waters is usually below 6.0. Apistogramma panduro are not fussy eaters and will adapt to most high quality foods. Of course, live food is best and greatly aids breeding. Apistogramma panduro form strong pair bonds and spawn in typical Apistogramma fashion. Broods are generally a little smaller than with some species. The fry will easily take newly hatched brine shrimp and care is typical for the genus. Click photo for expanded view Apistogramma panduro males are among the most difficult fish to photograph that I have kept. The incredible iridescence of these fish makes managing the light from the flash very difficult. Click for expanded view Apistogramma panduro is sometimes sold as the Sky Blue Apisto. Some males have a vibrant sky blue body color which contrasts beautifully with the yellow and red highlights. Click for expanded view Apistogramma panduro are generally great community fish. They are not overly aggressive and are usually found on display near the front of the tank. Click for expanded view The dark patch on the caudal peduncle (the last part of the body just in front of the tail) and the slightly extended dorsal fin lappets are two of the features that identify Apistogramma panduro from Apistogramma nijesseni. Copyright This website and all contents and design, including images, are protected under U.S. Copyright © 2006 by Montana Exotic Tropicals. All rights reserved worldwide. Dwarfcichlid.com is for your personal and noncommercial use. No one may modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, or publish any materials contained in dwarf cichlid.com without prior written permission. dwarf cichlid.com is a registered service mark and may not be used without permission.