Blue Acara Cichlid

Overview

The Blue Acara is a stunning South American cichlid prized for its vibrant blue scales and relatively peaceful temperament compared to other cichlids.

Beautiful iridescent blue coloration
Relatively peaceful for a cichlid
Great addition to medium-sized community tanks

Care Requirements

Moderate care level. They appreciate a well-filtered aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of hiding spots created by rocks or driftwood.

Requires efficient filtration
Provide hiding spots and open swimming space

Feeding

Omnivorous and easy to feed. They accept a variety of high-quality flakes, pellets, and frozen foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms.

Accepts high-quality dry foods
Benefit from occasional frozen or live treats

Water & Environment

Thrives in clean, stable freshwater conditions. Regular water changes are essential to maintain health and color vibrancy.

Water type: Freshwater
Requires stable tropical temperatures

Compatibility

Generally peaceful but can become territorial during spawning. Best kept with other medium-sized, non-aggressive fish.

Compatible with medium-sized community fish
May be territorial when breeding

Size & Aquarium

Current size is 4-5cm. They can grow to an adult size of approximately 15-20cm.

Current size: 4-5cm
Adult size: 15-20cm

Specification	Value
Size	6 cm

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