Electric Blue Acara

Electric Blue Acara offers luminous blue coloration with the engaging behavior of a medium-sized cichlid. It is a domestic aquarium form commonly associated with the blue acara, Andinoacara pulcher; published accounts disagree about its exact breeding origin, so no particular hybrid ancestry is claimed here. Adults commonly reach around 12–15 cm (5–6 in). Plan for an adult fish rather than choosing an aquarium around its purchase size.

Aquarium & care

Use a mature aquarium with at least a 90 × 45 cm (36 × 18 in) footprint for a single specimen, typically 40 gallons or about 150 liters. A compatible pair or mixed community benefits from a 120 cm (4 ft) or longer tank. Provide open swimming room, sand, wood and robust plants attached to decor. Some digging is normal. A practical care range is 24–27°C (75–81°F) and pH 6.5–7.5. Use effective biological filtration and regular partial water changes, avoiding sudden changes in chemistry.

Feeding

Feed appropriately sized cichlid pellets, alternating with frozen brine shrimp, mysis or other small aquatic invertebrates. Offer manageable portions and remove leftovers before they foul the substrate.

Temperament & tankmates

Often comparatively tolerant for a cichlid, it can share space with calm, sturdy fish too large to swallow. Small tetras, fry and shrimp may become food. Breeding pairs can claim a substantial territory, so avoid crowded cichlid combinations and keep an alternative housing arrangement available.

Ordering information

Select from the current options above. Listed measurements are approximate sale sizes, not adult sizes. Contact Las Vegas Exotic Fish to confirm availability and collection or shipping arrangements.