Aequidens pulcher
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| Blue Acara | |
| Blue Acara | |
| Species | Aequidens pulcher |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 189.271 liters 189,270.589 mL 50 US Gallons (189.3L) |
| Size | 22.86 cm
8-9 " (20.3-22.9cm) |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 296.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-15 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-10 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Blue Acara, Blue Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- The male's anal and dorsal fins are longer than that of a female.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Best kept with other South American Cichlids, can get aggressive when breeding. Will eat smaller fish.
[edit] Diet
- Omnivore and will eat most live, frozen or cichlid pellet food.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice or Three times a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Spacious tank with hiding places. Prefers a sand substrate, any plants must be deep rooted or potted to avoid being pulled up.
[edit] Behaviour
- Peaceful with other cichlids, but can get aggressive if breeding.
[edit] Identification
- Typical oval south american cichlid shape. Iridescent blue flecks across the whole body, black dot in the centre of either side of the flanks. Body and fins are tinged with yellow.
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Facts about Aequidens pulcher
| Availability | Common |
| Common name | Blue Acara |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Family | Cichlidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 9 in (22.86 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 10 + |
| Maximum hardness | 15 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 50 US Gallon (189.271 liters, 189,270.589 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Aequidens pulcher |

