Electric Blue Acara Cichlid 2.5"-3.5" (Andinoacara Pulcher)

(Aequidens pulcher)

Common Name: Blue Acara

Origin: Central and South america

Max Size: 7 inches

Temperature: 74 to 84 Degrees

PH Level: 5.5 7.0

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Semi Aggressive

Care Level: Easy

The most beautiful and distinctive feature of the Blue Acara is the electric, blue-green, iridescent markings over their operculums (gill covers). They have metallic, gold-green hued scales on their flanks that become translucent at their fins. 

Their caudal and dorsal fins end with an orange outline. A male Blue Acara will have more elongated dorsal and anal fins than a female.

Although they are generally considered to be a peaceful species and have been successfully kept in Community aquariums, the Blue Acara can show aggression; even more so during breeding. Blue Acaras will bully small fish and eat the tiny ones, therefore, tank mates should be considered carefully and should be comparable in size.

Note: very attractive and hardy species that originates within still to slow moving waters in Central and South America.