Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen bloodworms, earthworms, vegetables
Aquarium species profile
Blue Acara
Andinoacara pulcher · South America (Trinidad, Venezuela, Colombia)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size6–8"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range6.5–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Severums, Angelfish, larger tetras, Corydoras, Plecos
Tank mates to avoid
Very small fish, overly aggressive cichlids
Care notes
Hardy, attractive cichlid with electric blue scales. Less aggressive than Green Terror. Good intro to medium cichlids.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.