Blue Acara

Blue Acara is a freshwater fish in the cichlid family. They are stunning aquarium fish to keep and easy to care. Suitable for a community tank containing medium to large fish such as Plecostomus and Firemouths. They love to play hide and seek among coves and driftwoods. Coburg Aquarium’s Live Fish and Aquarium Products shipped to safely to your door.

Features of Blue Acara:

• Blue Acara originate from South and Central America
• Horizontal green lines occur on their faces and their blueish-green scales give them a sparkling appearance
• The body is compact and stocky, while the fins are long and flowing, with a rounder head than on similar cichlids
• The average Blue Acara lifespan is between 8-10 years

Blue Acara: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Blue Acara:

The recommended tank size for the Blue Acara is 100L. This will give them enough space to swim and active. Territorial fish that are prone to aggression in small aquariums. The bigger tank is better for the health of your fish.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Blue Acara is the well-behaved cichild in the family. Theyre quite peaceful and can do well in a community fish tank. Here are some possible Blue Acara tank mates:

• Oscar fish
• Discus Fish
• Rainbowfish
• Corydoras Catfish
• Bristlenose Catfish
• Otocinclus

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Blue Acara Food:

The ideal diet for Blue Acaras is a mix of pellets or flakes with live or frozen food options as well. Fish Food can be

• OSI Cichlid Flakes
• Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food
• Hikari Cichlid Pellet
• Bloodworms
• Dried blackworms
• Brine Shrimp

Blue Acara Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Yes, The filter is needed to keep the tank clean and provide a slow current. Make sure the filter matches with your tank size. Here are some great ones to consider:

• 207 Performance Canister Filter By Fluval
• Classic External Canister Filter 2213 (250)By EHEIM
• Aqua One 1000 External Canister Filter

Aquatic Plants

The natural habitat of the Blue Acara is a heavily-planted enviornment. They are happy to play among aquarium plants. Be more creative! Click here to buy your Aquatic Plants

Aquarium Decorations

Rocks and driftwood are ideal, Other Ornaments for your tank:

• biOrb Ornaments Collections
• Aqua One Ornaments Collections
• Kazoo ornaments collections

Substrate

Blue Acaras do best with a sandy or round gravel substrate.