Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher)

The Blue Acara is one of the best cichlids for a community aquarium. They’re known for their brilliant blue and turquoise scales, peaceful personality, and curious nature. As they mature, their colors become even more vibrant, making them a beautiful centerpiece fish without the aggression of many other cichlids.

Blue Acaras are hardy, intelligent, and quickly learn to recognize the person who feeds them. They spend their days exploring the aquarium, interacting with their surroundings, and showing off their incredible iridescent colors.

Why people love Blue Acaras:
• Beautiful blue and turquoise coloration
• Peaceful for a cichlid
• Great centerpiece fish for community aquariums
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Intelligent with lots of personality
• Easy to keep with other similarly sized peaceful fish

Care Info:

Scientific Name: Andinoacara pulcher
Common Names: Blue Acara, Blue Acara Cichlid
Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-aggressive
Adult Size: About 6–8 inches
Tank Size: 55 gallons or larger
Temperature: 75–82°F
pH: 6.5–7.8
Diet: Omnivore
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly

Blue Acaras enjoy aquariums with driftwood, rocks, plants, and open swimming areas. They can be kept with other peaceful to moderately active fish of similar size, making them an excellent choice for larger community tanks.

Feed a quality cichlid pellet along with frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, krill, and daphnia. A varied diet helps maintain their vibrant colors and overall health.

Shipping Info:

We ship fish on Monday and Tuesday so they arrive quickly and safely. Orders usually arrive Wednesday or Thursday.

All fish are packed carefully with insulation and heat or cold packs when needed.

Live arrival is guaranteed as long as someone is available to receive the package on the first delivery attempt.

Availability: We do our best to keep our inventory up to date, but quantities available are subject to change without notice. If we’re unable to fulfill part of your order, we’ll automatically refund the difference.

Color and size may vary depending on age and natural variation.