{"product_id":"blue-acara","title":"Blue Acara","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Acara is a peaceful, intelligent South American cichlid known for its stunning metallic blue coloration and friendly personality. Growing to around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they make an excellent centerpiece fish for medium to large community aquariums with other similarly sized, peaceful species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful for a cichlid, though they may become territorial during breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 gallons (larger for pairs or community setups)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore – enjoys high-quality cichlid pellets, frozen foods, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and occasional vegetable-based foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Care for Your Blue Acara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Provide plenty of open swimming space along with rocks, driftwood, and sturdy plants for shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Perform regular water changes to maintain excellent water quality, as Blue Acaras thrive in clean, well-filtered aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Feed a varied diet to promote vibrant coloration, healthy growth, and a strong immune system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Keep with peaceful fish of similar size and avoid very small fish that may be seen as food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith proper care, Blue Acaras can live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–10 years or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rewarding aquarists with beautiful colors, fascinating behavior, and an engaging personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now at Primal Paradise Pets!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primal Paradise Pets","offers":[{"title":"Each","offer_id":46073583534278,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3","offer_id":46073583567046,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3726\/7142\/files\/156C3CA2-DC63-4FE8-A0F1-257AA10C3E1D.jpg?v=1784156037","url":"https:\/\/primalparadisepets.ca\/products\/blue-acara","provider":"Primal Paradise Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}