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 73.4 °F 533.07 °R18 -23 °C (64.4-73.4°F)
Water Hardness	8-15
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Common
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	2-10 years

[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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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Fishforums
• Badmans Tropical Fish