{"product_id":"neon-blue-acara","title":"Neon Blue Acara 4cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeon Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher \"Neon Blue\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 150L+ with sand substrate, driftwood, and open swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Hardness: Soft to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Semi-aggressive — generally peaceful, but can be territorial, especially when breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore — flakes, pellets, frozen\/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), vegetable matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 15–20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 8–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Easy to moderate (hardy and forgiving for a cichlid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth America — Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad (selectively bred aquarium variant for enhanced blue colouration, family Cichlidae)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588376625312,"sku":"FSH-0204","price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/ImageComingSoon_Default_7c8c5e0e-ac0b-43b0-8f82-41306db79ef4.png?v=1776915827","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/neon-blue-acara","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}