Blue Acara (80 Gallon)

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 36 × 18 in (90 × 45 cm) footprint or larger for an adult pair.
• Adult size 6 in (150 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
• pH 6.5–7.5
• GH 5–12 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Leave open space between shelters. In a larger tank, choose sturdy fish with similar water needs. Separate a breeding pair if it starts driving other fish away.

Diet

Feed a complete cichlid pellet such as Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold if it fits. Add plant matter and small portions of Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp as appropriate for the species.

Species reference photo. Size and markings can vary. Photo by Kristof Zyskowski, CC BY 4.0.