What is special about cichlids?
Cichlids are an extremely diverse family of fishes, most of which are found in rift lakes in Africa. There are more than 500 species in just three lakes: Victoria, Malawi, and Tanganyika. Most are specialized feeders, which allows many different types to live together without much competition.
What kind of fish is blue Acara?
cichlid
The blue acara (Andinoacara pulcher) is a very colorful freshwater fish in the cichlid family.
Is Blue Acara Hardy?
Fortunately, Electric Blue Acara are pretty hardy fish. This means you have a pretty generous range for most of the recommended water conditions. Water temperature: 72°F to 82°F will be fine. pH levels: These fish can handle anything between 6 and 7.5 pH but somewhere between 7-7.5 pH is optimal.
What type of cichlid is an electric blue Acara?
Andinoacara pulcher hybrid
This relatively peaceful mid-sized cichlid displays intense blue coloration across most of its body, an orange margin on its dorsal fin, and is truly a “centerpiece” fish! The Electric Blue Acara Cichlid (Andinoacara pulcher hybrid) is an extremely colorful hybrid of the Blue Acara Cichlid.
Is tilapia a cichlid?
The name tilapia actually refers to several species of mostly freshwater fish that belong to the cichlid family. Although wild tilapia are native to Africa, the fish has been introduced throughout the world and is now farmed in over 135 countries (1).
Are Blue Acaras peaceful?
The Electric Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) is a freshwater fish native to the slow-flowing rivers and lakes of Central and South America. They are relatively tolerant fish that has a peaceful temperament. It will rarely cause you any trouble and will get along with most fish just fine.
How much do electric blue Acaras cost?
Like many other members of the Cichlidae family, the Electric Blue Acara is a popular choice for many aquarists. Depending on their size, most fish will be priced somewhere between $6–15.
How big do electric blue cichlids get?
The electric blue hap (Sciaenochromis ahli) is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi. It prefers to live in caves and crevices in rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL.
Do fish like colorful tanks?
Raising fish in certain colors of tanks can cause stress, aggression, or undesirable color patterns. Many studies have found that some fish species grow better or stay healthier in different colors of tanks, but some species show no differences no matter which color they are raised in.