Stunning Electric Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) | Vibrant Community Gem | Fish R Us

Description

Stunning Electric Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) | Vibrant Community Gem

Add a vivid pop of color to your underwater world with the Stunning Electric Blue Acara. This fish is an absolute favorite among hobbyists, combining the dazzling, metallic neon coloration of a premium show fish with the charming, intelligent personality of a classic South American cichlid.

Unlike many of their larger, more aggressive cichlid cousins, Electric Blue Acaras are remarkably peaceful and adapt beautifully to well-chosen community aquariums. They are incredibly hardy, energetic feeders, and a fantastic choice for both intermediate hobbyists and seasoned aquarists looking for a standout display fish.

Approximate size: 1.5″ 

Key Features & Behavior

• Breathtaking Neon Coloration: Under standard aquarium lighting, their bodies shimmer with an intense, iridescent electric blue, accented by subtle orange or yellow tipping along the dorsal fin.

• Mild-Mannered Personality: They are generally peaceful toward fish too large to be considered food, making them excellent companions for larger tetras, peaceful catfish, and other docile cichlids.

• Interactive and Curious: These fish quickly learn to recognize their owners and will often swim to the front of the glass to greet you at feeding time.

Species Specifications

• Scientific Name: Andinoacara pulcher var. “Electric Blue”

• Common Name: Electric Blue Acara, EBA

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons for a single adult; 55+ gallons for a pair or community

• Water Parameters: pH 6.5–7.5, Soft to Medium hardness, Temperature: 72°F–82°F

Care Guidelines

• Diet: Omnivorous and highly enthusiastic at mealtime. They thrive on a varied diet of high-quality cichlid pellets, flakes, and regular treats of frozen foods like bloodworms, mysis shrimp, or krill.

• Aquarium Decor: Provide a mix of open swimming space and natural cover. They appreciate a setup with a sandy substrate, smooth rocks, driftwood branches, and robust live plants (like Amazon Swords or Anubias) fastened to decor.

• Tankmates: Pairs well with deep-bodied tetras (like Bleeding Heart or Congo tetras), Corydoras catfish, plecos, and other peaceful, similarly sized cichlids like Severums or Geophagus.