Neon Blue Acara 4cm

Neon Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher "Neon Blue")

A selectively bred colour variant of the classic Blue Acara, prized for its vivid electric blue body with iridescent scales and distinctive dark vertical barring. More peaceful than many of its cichlid relatives, the Neon Blue Acara is a hardy, characterful fish that brings brilliant colour and personality to larger community aquariums.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 150L+ with sand substrate, driftwood, and open swimming space
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH Range: 6.5–8.0
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive — generally peaceful, but can be territorial, especially when breeding
• Diet: Omnivore — flakes, pellets, frozen/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), vegetable matter
• Max Size: 15–20cm
• Lifespan: 8–10 years
• Care Level: Easy to moderate (hardy and forgiving for a cichlid)

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish of similar size — rainbowfish, larger tetras, peaceful South American cichlids, and corydoras. Avoid small fish that may be eaten and aggressive species that may outcompete them.

Origin: South America — Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad (selectively bred aquarium variant for enhanced blue colouration, family Cichlidae)