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Apistogramma panduro
Apistogramma panduro
The lower jaw projects clearly beyond the upper jaw, helping distinguish it from several similar dwarf cichlids.
The lower jaw projects clearly beyond the upper jaw, helping distinguish it from several similar dwarf cichlids. Males are larger and more colorful.
- Adult length
- Up to 7.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 22–29 °C
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- pH
- 4–6.5
- Hardness
- 0–5 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Native to the Amazon basin in Peru.
Can be very aggressive toward its own species, so groups need a very large space. Females guarding eggs also drive males away.
Appearance and identification
The lower jaw projects clearly beyond the upper jaw.
Social behaviour and territory
Often stays as a pair after pairing; there is no need to force a one-male, multiple-female arrangement. A footprint of 60×30 cm suits one pair.
Diet and feeding
Offer small live and frozen animal foods and see whether dry food is accepted.