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Blue Panda Apisto (Apistogramma Panduro) (Live Fish)

Name: Blue Panda Apisto (Apistogramma Panduro) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-APISTOGRAMMA-PANDURO-SINGLE
Price: 29.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

$29.95 AUD

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

Want a male or female? Leave a note at checkout and we'll do our best to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee a particular sex due to availability and the difficulty of sexing some species.

For customers wanting to select specific fish, we recommend visiting us in-store.

For more information, please see our Store Policies.

Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

Please view our shipping policy for more information.

Blue Panda Apisto is a colorful freshwater dwarf cichlid with a pale blue-gray to yellowish body accented by dark markings and subtle blue iridescence. Its compact, elongated body, rounded fins, and contrasting yellow and blue tones give it a delicate and distinctive appearance.

Common names: Panduro Dwarf Cichlid, Blue Panda Dwarf Cichlid
Scientific name: Apistogramma panduro
Approximate size: Males up to 5 cm; females slightly smaller
Temperament: Generally peaceful but territorial when breeding, with females becoming protective around their eggs and fry
Recommended tank size: 60–75 L for a pair
Diet: Primarily carnivorous; frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and small sinking pellets
Origin: Río Ucayali drainage, northern Peru
Basic care information: A small South American dwarf cichlid known for its blue coloration in males and yellow breeding coloration in females. Provide fine sand, driftwood, leaf litter, plants, and several small caves or spawning sites. Maintain soft, acidic, clean water around 24–29°C with a pH of approximately 5.0–6.5. Keep water flow gentle and provide visual barriers to reduce territorial conflicts. It is a cave-spawning species, with the female primarily guarding the eggs and fry.