Taxonomy
Römer, U. (1997a): Nueva importaione: Apistogramma "Pandurini" o "Azur". Aquarium Oggi 14 (4/1996): 6
Römer, U. (1997b): Apistogramma spec. "Pandurini" oder "Blue-Sky"-Zwergbuntbarsch: Ein neu eingeführter Cichlide aus Peru. DCG-Informationen 28 (4): 67 - 71
Römer, U. (1997g)
Diagnoses of two new dwarf cichlids (Teleostei; Perciformes) from Peru, Apistogramma atahualpa and Apistogramma panduro n. spp..
Buntbarsche-Bulletin, 182, October 1997: 9-14
A. trifasciata-lineage
A. trifasciata-sublineage
A. nijsseni-group
A. nijsseni-complex
Synonyms
Apistogramma (sp.) pandurini
Azure dwarf cichlid
Blue sky dwarf cichlid
Distribution and habitat
The Río Tahuayo and the Río Tamshiyacu drainages (Río Ucauali-drainage), Peru
Inhabits small forest creeks with very soft and acid blackwater.
I collected it in 2011, the report from this expedition is found here:
Collecting in the Río Tahuayo and the Río Tamshiyacu drainages 2011
Water parameters
PH : 4 - 6
ppm : As low as possible
My Experience
This species requires large tanks to thrive, and also lots of hiding places, to avoid the potential strong aggression.
Breeding
I find it quite easy to breed. I provide them with mild blackwater, very soft and acid.
Normally it behaves monogamous in my tanks, so there is no need to keep several females to each male.