Blue Acara Fish

The Blue Acara Fish is generally gentle in nature, but becomes aggressive during the breeding season and develops a territorial instinct. The Blue Acara Fish has a habit of digging the bottom sand. When not in the breeding season, the Blue Acara Fish is peaceful and can be mixed with other ornamental fish.

Alias: Lan Yu Dian, Lan Yu Feng Huang, Lan Kou Fu Yu

Scientific Name: Aequidens pulcher

English Name: Blue Acara

Family: Cichlidae

Origin: Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Brazil, Uruguay, northern Venezuela in South America

Water Temperature: 25-27℃

Hardness: GH25

pH: 6.5-8.0

Food: Omnivorous, mainly feeds on animal feed and likes live bait.

Disposition: Gentle in nature with a habit of digging the bottom sand. Aggressive during the breeding season and develops a territorial instinct. Peaceful and can be mixed with other fish.

The Blue Acara Fish, the overall body color is generally light gray-blue, and the body side is slightly yellow. There is a certain difference between the fry and the adult fish. The fry has horizontal stripes, while the adult fish is covered with light blue spots. The Blue Acara Fish is usually kept as an ornamental fish, and they have good adaptability. Generally, artificial feed is provided to the Blue Acara Fish.

It is recommended to keep pet fish for fish enthusiasts. Pet fish need proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and some minerals and vitamins. The amount of each type of food they need depends entirely on the species, whether pet fish are carnivorous, herbivorous, or omnivorous. Carnivorous foods require protein-rich foods, including a large amount of live or dead meat.

1. Ick Disease: Ick Disease is a common disease among tropical fish, including the Blue Acara Fish. It is usually caused by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, which results in the appearance of white spots on the body and decreased activity. This disease is more common in spring and autumn and is highly contagious.

2. Columnaris Disease: Columnaris Disease is usually caused by fungi invading wounds on the Blue Acara Fish. White cotton-like substances, known as hyphae, will grow at the wound site. Sporulation occurs at the end of the hyphae, releasing spores that spread to other fish.

3. Fin Rot Disease: Fin Rot Disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare. It mainly affects the tail of the Blue Acara Fish, causing it to rot and affecting its swimming and balance. This disease can occur all year round and requires timely treatment.

4. Gas Bubble Disease: If there is too much dissolved gas in the water, the Blue Acara Fish may suffer from Gas Bubble Disease. This disease mainly affects juvenile fish, causing bubbles to form on the fins and gradually become inflamed and rotten, affecting the fish's balance.

The Blue Acara Fish is lively and agile, especially fond of following behind other sand-digging fish to steal their unearthed food. Suitable water conditions include pH 7.5-8.5, hardness dH10–20, and water temperature of 23°C-26°C. Feed can consist of live or high-protein artificial food such as worms.