{"product_id":"electric-blue-acara-xl","title":"Electric Blue Acara","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Electric Blue Acara is a captive-developed cichlid — likely a hybrid line derived from \u003cem\u003eAndinoacara pulcher\u003c\/em\u003e and related Andinoacara species — that managed to concentrate more iridescent blue-green into a compact body than most natural species bother with. Under good lighting, the scales shift between blue, green, and teal as the angle changes, a structural iridescence that makes even a modestly sized specimen a standout in any planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this fish genuinely useful beyond its looks is temperament. Cichlids have a well-earned reputation for attitude problems, but the Electric Blue Acara mostly missed that memo. It'll hold its own and defend territory, especially during spawning, but it's considerably more civil toward tankmates than comparably-sized South American cichlids, and it tends to leave plants alone — a meaningful consideration in a planted setup. It's the fish we recommend when someone wants their first real cichlid without dismantling everything they built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs readily, and a bonded pair will spawn on flat surfaces — smooth stones, broad leaves, or bare glass floor — and both parents guard eggs and wriggle-phase fry with real commitment. Watching a cichlid pair work together to raise young is one of the more compelling behaviors in freshwater keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andinoacara sp. \"Electric Blue\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-developed; wild Andinoacara pulcher from Colombia and Venezuela\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temp 68–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 · Hardness 3–20 dGH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gal for a pair; 55+ gal for a community\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — quality cichlid pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, occasional blanched vegetables\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful for a cichlid; best with similarly-sized, non-aggressive tankmates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give them a flat smooth rock or slate tile at the bottom — they'll use it as a spawning site whether you planned for it or not, and having a designated spot keeps the pair calmer overall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YoCamron's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"XL \/ Wild-Caught","offer_id":50337333903597,"sku":"FPCIC0827","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small\/Medium (1.5-2\") \/ Wild-Caught","offer_id":50337333936365,"sku":"FPCIC0824","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium\/Large (2.5\") \/ Wild-Caught","offer_id":50337333969133,"sku":"FPCIC0825","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3.5\") \/ Wild-Caught","offer_id":50337334001901,"sku":"FPCIC0826","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/1032\/8813\/files\/original_7cef868c-de78-4dd9-b809-352d942a907f.jpg?v=1787399408","url":"https:\/\/www.yocamronsaquatics.com\/products\/electric-blue-acara-xl","provider":"YoCamron's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}