Species Care
BLUE ACARA
Aequidens pulcher
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 15 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, territorial when breeding.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8-7.5
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Trinidad, Venezuela, Colombia
Reproduction: Open substrate brooder.
Feeding: Carnivorous and omnivorous. Live and frozen foods. Also takes dry foods. T
Additional Comments: Pairing fish. Suitable for a community tank containing medium to large fish such as Plecostomus and Firemouths. Provide some hiding places. Very easy to breed and exercises good parental care.
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