Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Blue Acara's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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What Blue Acara costs in South Africa
5 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R111
cheapest of 3 shops today
↤ R116med R150R309
Great price−26%Up 31.9% versus the previous two months
SA median R150 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Blue Acara is one of the more peaceful and manageable cichlids, making it a great entry-level choice for the cichlid enthusiast. They have a beautiful blue-green iridescent sheen and are relatively hardy. While they can be kept in a community tank with larger fish, they will become territorial during breeding.
Key traits
peaceful
community
territorial
medium
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Blue Acara healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Blue Acara is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Blue Acara is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Blue Acara vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R111–295 · Average: R288
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