Species Profile
Electric Blue Acara
Andinoacara pulcher
Also known as: Electric Blue, Neon Blue Acara
Cichlidssemi-aggressive
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Selectively bred for the vivid neon-blue coloring. Larger than rams at 6″, needs 30gal+ for a pair. Pairs become protective when breeding but rarely aggressive enough to clear a tank; works as a centerpiece in a peaceful community.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Electric Blue Acara
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Electric Blue Acarain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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