Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher)

Familie: Cichlidae

Blue Acara ist ein Buntbarsch aus Südamerika. Länge 12–17.6 cm, Temperatur 18–23 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–23 °C
pH
6.5–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
12–17.6 cm
Mindestaquarium
372 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance
Herkunft
Südamerika

Artübersicht

Andinoacara pulcher, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits lakes and slow rivers with structure. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance and hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 12–17.6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–23 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Sand with rock piles
Harte Dekoration
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Pflanzen
Hardy species that tolerate digging

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines
Fütterung
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Fortpflanzungsart
Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks

Häufige Fragen

Ist Blue Acara pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance; Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Blue Acara?

Halte das Wasser bei 18–23 °C. 18–23 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

Wie groß wird Blue Acara und welches Aquarium?

Wird 12–17.6 cm; lebt bottom-dwelling. Mindestens 372 L.

Was frisst Blue Acara?

Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter. Es wühlt in sand with rock piles — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Blue Acara vergesellschaften?

Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance; Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Gute Partner: Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank.Nicht mit Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.

Woher stammt Blue Acara?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in Südamerika, in lakes and slow rivers with structure.

Springt Blue Acara?

Keine Sprungneigung; ein Standarddeckel reicht.

Wie züchtet man Blue Acara?

Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks. Often striking; males larger and brighter.