Blue acara
Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus · Cichlidae
Also known as Aequidens pulcher relative
Intermediate
A sturdy, medium blue-green cichlid with a calm temperament for its size.
In short: A blue acara needs at least 190 L (50 US gal), water at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and pH 6.5–8. It is semi-aggressive, kept in pairs or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 190 L (50 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Adult size
- 15 cm (5.9 in)
- Group size
- 2+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 190 L (50 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Hardness
- 5–20 dGH
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
- Diet
- Carnivore-leaning omnivore — pellets, frozen foods, earthworm.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Panama and Costa Rica
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Slow rivers over sand and wood
- Natural conditions
- Sand, wood, medium hardness, robust filtration.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 2 fish
- Swims
- All levels
- Good tank mates
- Larger tetrasPlecosCorydoras
- Avoid
- Small fishDelicate plants
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males are larger with longer fin extensions.
- Notes
- Substrate spawner; both parents guard.
- Common ailments
- IchHole-in-the-head in poor water
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