Blue Acara
Andinoacara pulcher
What you need to keep a Blue Acara
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
22–28 °C
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Blue Acara.
What Blue Acara costs in South Africa
6 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R123
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SA median R137 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
Care guide
Keeping Blue Acara healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Blue Acara's adult size and activity level. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Territorial. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Blue Acara last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Blue Acara depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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: R123–295 · Average: R289
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