Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–23 °C

pH

6.5–8

Dureza GH

5–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

12–17.6 cm

Tanque mínimo

372 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance

Origen

大洋洲及印度尼西亚

Descripción de la especie

Cichlidae species Andinoacara pulcher comes from 大洋洲及印度尼西亚. Territory is its whole worldview; rocks arranged as walls calm what open water cannot. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 12–17.6 cm. Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Strong filtration, hardscape boundaries and a steady routine turn a brawler into a showpiece. Maintain 18–23 °C at pH 6.5–8. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Lakes and slow rivers with structure

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Sand with rock piles

Decoración dura

Stones, caves and broken lines of sight

Plantas

Hardy species that tolerate digging

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines

Dieta

Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter

Compañeros recomendados

• Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank

Evitar con

• Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Often striking; males larger and brighter

Método de cría

Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks