Electric Blue Acara Cichlid

The Electric Blue Acara Cichlid  is an extremely colorful hybrid of the Blue Acara Cichlid. There is some debate as to the origin of this fish, but many believe that it was developed through hybridization with the Blue Ram Cichlid and then line bred to isolate and develop the “electric blue” gene. Whatever its origin, this very beautiful fish will breed with its own kind and will produce more offspring with the same coloration.

The Electric Blue Acara Cichlid will thrive in an aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. It typically will not eat ornamental plants, but it does like to do a fair amount of digging, so plants that attach to driftwood and rockwork are recommended. This cichlid is generally compatible with other peaceful fish too large to be considered prey. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Electric Blue Acara Cichlid, but more durable, larger invertebrates such as snails could possibly make good tankmates in a large enough aquarium. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether