Family: Cichlidae
Blue Acara — a Cichlidae from South America, feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance. Reaches 12–17.6 cm; pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. 18–23 °C.
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.
Intermediate difficulty. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance; pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines.
Hold 18–23 °C and keep it stable — 18–23 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Adults reach 12–17.6 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 372 litres.
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over sand with rock piles, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance — pair it with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank and skip Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.
Its home waters are South America — lakes and slow rivers with structure, with still to gentle current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks. Often striking; males larger and brighter.