Apistograma panduro rare ( 4 pcs)

Description

Note- the video of actual product is shown below

https://youtube.com/shorts/g0fo2PcmKV0

Size – 1 to 1.5 inch

Apistogramma panduro (Panduro’s Dwarf Cichlid) 🐟💙
— A colorful and fascinating South American dwarf cichlid species

🌍 Basic Overview

• Scientific name: Apistogramma panduro

• Common names: Panduro’s Apisto, Blue Panda Apistogramma, Pandurini

• Origin: Amazon Basin — mainly in Peru (rivers near the Ucayali region)

• Family: Cichlidae

• Size: Males up to 7 cm (2.7 in), females smaller at 4–5 cm (1.6–2 in)

• Lifespan: 3–5 years with good care

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, especially when breeding

🏞️ Tank Setup

• Minimum tank size: 60 liters (15–20 gallons) for a pair

• Aquascape style: Amazon biotope or natural planted tank

• Substrate: Fine sand — they sift it while feeding

• Decor: Caves (for breeding), driftwood, dried leaves (like Indian almond leaves), and live plants

• Lighting: Dim to moderate

• Filtration: Gentle but efficient — they prefer calm water

💧 Water Parameters

🍽️ Diet

Omnivorous with a preference for meaty foods:

• Live/frozen foods: Daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms, mosquito larvae

• High-quality pellets or flakes for dwarf cichlids

• Occasional greens: Spirulina-based flakes or blanched spinach

Feed small portions 1–2 times daily.

👫 Behavior & Tank Mates

• Best kept as one male with one or multiple females (harem setup).

• Males are territorial — avoid multiple males in small tanks.

• Suitable tank mates:

  • Peaceful tetras (neon, ember, rummynose)

  • Pencilfish

  • Corydoras (upper or mid-level types)

  • Otocinclus

• Avoid fin-nippers or aggressive species.

🐣 Breeding

• Type: Cave spawner

• Courtship: Female chooses and cleans a cave; lays 30–60 eggs

• Parental care: Female guards eggs and fry; male defends territory

• Fry feeding: Infusoria → baby brine shrimp after 4–5 days

Soft, warm, acidic water is crucial for successful breeding.

✨ Color & Identification

• Male: Bright blue and violet body sheen, extended dorsal and tail fins, black face band

• Female: Yellow body during breeding, with distinct black spot on the side and dorsal fin edge

• Juveniles: Grayish with faint markings