Electric / Neon Blue Acara

🔥 Neon Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher – Electric Blue Line)
Add intense electric colour and calm intelligence to your aquarium with the stunning Neon Blue Acara. Andinoacara pulcher This selectively bred colour form of the Blue Acara is known for its vivid neon-blue sheen that shimmers across the entire body, especially under strong aquarium lighting. Peaceful for a cichlid, highly intelligent, and full of personality, they make an outstanding centrepiece fish for larger community aquariums.

Unlike many cichlids, Electric Blue Acaras are relatively mild-mannered and can coexist in well-planned community setups.

🌿 Why Choose Neon Blue Acara?
🎨 Brilliant electric neon-blue metallic body colour
🐠 Intelligent and interactive medium-sized cichlid
🌿 Excellent centrepiece fish for larger aquariums
⭐ More peaceful than many other cichlid species
🪨 Enjoys exploring caves, driftwood, and planted areas

In a well-structured aquarium, Neon Blue Acaras patrol territories calmly, often recognising their keeper and interacting during feeding.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Andinoacara pulcher (Electric Blue line)
📛 Common Name: Neon Blue Acara / Electric Blue Acara
🏠 Tank Size: 150L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~10–15 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Semi-peaceful (mildly territorial when breeding)
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – pellets, flakes, frozen foods, live foods
👥 Group Size: Pair or single (can be kept in groups in larger tanks when young)

Neon Blue Acaras thrive in well-filtered aquariums with open swimming space, caves for shelter, and planted areas for security.

🐠 Compatibility
Suitable for peaceful to semi-active community aquariums with rainbowfish, larger tetras, barbs, Corydoras, and other similarly sized fish. Avoid very small or overly timid tank mates.

⚠️ Important Notes
As they mature, pairs may become territorial, especially during breeding. Providing multiple territories and visual barriers helps reduce aggression.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a vibrant, intelligent cichlid with glowing electric-blue colour and manageable temperament.