Blue Acara

🔥 Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher)
Add shimmering colour and calm cichlid personality to your aquarium with the beautiful Blue Acara. Andinoacara pulcher Known for their metallic blue-green scales and peaceful temperament compared to many other cichlids, Blue Acaras are a fantastic choice for aquarists wanting an intelligent and colourful centrepiece fish without excessive aggression.

Their iridescent markings shimmer brilliantly under aquarium lighting, especially as mature individuals develop stronger colouration and facial patterning.

🌿 Why Choose Blue Acara?
🎨 Metallic blue and green iridescent colouration
🐠 Peaceful and intelligent medium-sized cichlid
🌿 Excellent centrepiece fish for community aquariums
⭐ More manageable temperament than many cichlid species
🪨 Enjoys exploring caves, driftwood, and planted areas

In a spacious aquarium, Blue Acaras calmly patrol territories and interact curiously with both tank mates and owners.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Andinoacara pulcher
📛 Common Name: Blue Acara
🏠 Tank Size: 150L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~12–15 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Semi-peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Cichlid pellets, frozen foods, live foods, flakes
👥 Group Size: Single, pair, or compatible groups in larger aquariums

Blue Acaras thrive in well-filtered aquariums with open swimming space, caves, driftwood, and stable water conditions.

🐠 Compatibility
Suitable for peaceful to semi-aggressive community aquariums with rainbowfish, larger tetras, severums, barbs, Corydoras, and other similarly sized species. Avoid very small fish that may be viewed as food.

⚠️ Important Notes
Blue Acaras may become territorial during breeding, particularly around caves and spawning sites. Providing plenty of structure and visual barriers helps reduce aggression.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a colourful, intelligent cichlid with manageable temperament and shimmering metallic beauty.