How long do Electric Blue Acaras live?
Electric Blue Acaras live 8 or more years with good care. Stable, warm, clean water supports a long, healthy life.
What do Electric Blue Acaras eat?
They are omnivorous carnivores taking cichlid pellets, frozen/live foods, and some vegetable matter. Overfeeding is the main diet error; feed measured portions once or twice daily.
Tank size and water parameters
A 40-gallon (150 L) tank suits a single or pair. Target 74-82°F (23-28°C), pH 6.5-7.5, moderate hardness, zero ammonia and nitrite, nitrate under 20-40 ppm. Provide plants, rocks and open swimming space.
Common mistakes with Electric Blue Acaras
Key errors: too small a tank for a 6-7 inch fish; tiny or timid tank mates they may eat or stress; weak filtration given cichlid waste; and forgetting they get territorial when spawning.
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Too small a tank — adults need 40+ gallons.
- Tiny tank mates — they may eat fish that fit in their mouths.
- Weak filtration — cichlids produce heavy waste.
- Forgetting spawning territoriality — secure a plan for pairs.