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Blue Acara
BeginnerAndinoacara pulcher
A medium-sized South American cichlid covered in blue-green spangles over a grey-blue body, with iridescent markings across the cheek and gill cover. Peaceful for a cichlid of its size and easy to breed, it suits beginners.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
22〜28℃
Lifespan
8-10 years
Size
15-16cm
Diet
Frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, chopped mussel and prawn, prepared foods
About
Andinoacara pulcher occurs in Trinidad and Venezuela. Blue-green spangles cover a grey-blue body, and iridescent markings run across the cheek and gill cover. FishBase records a maximum of 16cm TL and Seriously Fish 15cm SL, so the two sources broadly agree. Seriously Fish gives base dimensions of 120 x 30cm as just about sufficient for a pair, at 22-28C, pH 6.5-8.0 and 5-25 dGH. It is peaceful for a cichlid of this size and can be combined with medium-sized characins, Corydoras and loricariids too large to be swallowed. It is mainly carnivorous, favouring frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and chopped mussel or prawn, though most dried foods are accepted too. It is one of the easiest substrate-spawning cichlids to breed: eggs hatch in 48 to 72 hours, fry swim free about 72 hours later, and parental care lasts around two weeks.
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Lifespan of the Blue Acara
The Blue Acara lives 8-10 years.
Size of the Blue Acara
The Blue Acara grows to 15-16cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Blue Acara
The ideal temperature for the Blue Acara is 22〜28℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Central and South America: Trinidad and Venezuela
Lifespan
8-10 years
Size
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–25 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 22–28℃
PeacefulPairBreeding: Easy
Sources: Seriously Fish / FishBase
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Andinoacara pulcher Gill, 1858
Authority databases: FishBase
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / FishBase (IUCN assessment: LC)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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