This fish comes from the slow-flowing freshwater basins of South America. These rivers are usually heavily planted – this creates a safe environment for them, allowing them to escape predators and raise offspring.
An important aspect of any tank setup is the substrate, but even more so when it comes to Blue Acara, their love for digging it up. For this reason we recommend using rounded gravel or large even grains of sand. The type of the substrate doesn’t really matter, as much as the shape. Finally, plants and decorations. Their natural habitat is filled with plants. To make your fish feel comfortable, plants can be mixed up with some driftwood or rocks. Whatever you do, maintain a healthy ratio between decorations and free swimming space.
Blue Acaras can be kept together and other suitiably sized fish.
Blue Acara should be given as much food as it can eat in a 2-3 minutes sitting. To avoid any health complication feed them twice a day.
- Species – Andinoacara Pulcher
- Common Name – Blue Acara
- Origin – Central and South America.
- Diet – Omnivorous
- PH Range – 6.5 – 7.5
- Temperature – Tropical 22°c – 28°c
- Breed Type – Egg Layer
- Size - Currently approx. 6-7cm (Grows to approximately 17cm)
Blue Acara - Andinoacara pulcher
Weight - 0.1kg
Size - 5cm x 5cm x 10cm