Electric Blue Acara (Andinoacara Pulcher)

Electric Blue Acara General Background The Electric Blue Acara is a freshwater fish known by its scientific name (Andinoacara Pulcher). They are well-liked among aquarists and are becoming more popular due to their absolutely stunning blue appearance and ease in caring for them. They originate from South and Central America and can be found in slow-moving waters. Since the Electric Blue Acaras are fairly large, they will not thrive in a small tank. The recommended tank size is 30 gallons, with water temperature of 72°F to 82°F and a 7.2 pH level. Coming from the Cichlids family known for their aggression, the Electric Blue Acara are quite peaceful and well-behaved, making them an excellent choice for a community tank of similar-sized, amenable species. The average size of the Electric Blue Acara is somewhere between 6 and 7 inches, and their average lifespan is 8 to 10 years in an aquarium and almost double that in the wild. Feeds The Electric Blue Acaras are omnivores. Like any ot