Electric Blue Acara - Species Profile!

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  • Species profile and care guide for an amazing cichlid, the electric blue acara. This video gives an overview of my experiences owning electric blue acaras, and provides helpful tips to caring for this great cichlid.
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  • @roundedrob1483
    @roundedrob1483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    They are supper BEAUTIFUL. Tanks for sharing...

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed - and thank you!

  • @joemunoz1251
    @joemunoz1251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice stunning Acara bro .

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Munoz thanks man - appreciate it!

  • @LSeymour
    @LSeymour 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome overview! These have been on my radar for a few yrs now

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BuffFishGuy nice! I would definitely recommend. Thanks for watching!

  • @shubunkin.goldfishtank
    @shubunkin.goldfishtank 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice info about this beautiful fish!

  • @otcfishkeeper5414
    @otcfishkeeper5414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely stunning color!!!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OTC Fish Keeper thank you!!

  • @bipolaraquatics
    @bipolaraquatics 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    super cool video acara are pretty cool

  • @jpesall
    @jpesall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have one for about 2 years. Gets along with all fishes except his brother, which had to be moved. Those two would fight for dominance constantly. The one I kept is full grown at about 5"

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      GreazyBill nice! Love these guys. Thanks for watching!

  • @DawnMichele
    @DawnMichele 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Acara!!!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dawn Michele appreciate it and thanks for watching!

  • @BLeesPets
    @BLeesPets 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is a beautiful fish 🐟 Nice tank too. Thnx for the info too🤓💕

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      B Lee's Pets thank you!!

  • @Class43Harrison
    @Class43Harrison 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      MysteryFishing135 thank you!

  • @jimmyj.a-r.afishroom1290
    @jimmyj.a-r.afishroom1290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They are beautiful fish! And I your Satanoperca Jurupari are really great. I have 4 really big Jurupari, beautiful fish.
    New sub #84😃👍🏻

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Jurupari’s are amazing. I’ll check out your channel now!

    • @jimmyj.a-r.afishroom1290
      @jimmyj.a-r.afishroom1290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cichlid Bros 😃👍🏻

  • @thatguy8766
    @thatguy8766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My all time favorite fish

  • @PokeGummy
    @PokeGummy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful fish and friendly

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gummy Aquatics I agree! Great cichlid 👌🏻

  • @jimmyjoema6675
    @jimmyjoema6675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I keep mine in a rainbow fish community tank. Love the Fish big personality for a small fish.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very nice. I agree!

  • @scottgordin9709
    @scottgordin9709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Currently have 2 of these guys in a 125gal S.American tank with 2 G.T.s 2 Oscars and 3 firemouths and just 1 Platinum Polar Cichlid and so far they all get along pretty good, even though the Oscars are reaching 10” each the 8” male G.T. Is the tank boss right now.

  • @MrPoorAttitude
    @MrPoorAttitude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I hope to get some soon, they're so pretty!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We'd recommend it!

  • @TheNowSeason
    @TheNowSeason 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool. Thanks. Just subscribed

  • @fantasticfishhobby6557
    @fantasticfishhobby6557 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful fish ✌👍

  • @robingagan6288
    @robingagan6288 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine is in a 55 with neon tetras, a bristlenose,:an angelfish, and platys

  • @adalberto.valdez
    @adalberto.valdez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video man, beautiful fishes with plenty of room. What substrate is that?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adalberto Valdez thank you! It’s mixed african cichlid sand that I bought off of Amazon

  • @jimsvo4486
    @jimsvo4486 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just put two 2" blue Acaras in a 150g with two 3" Oscars and so far all is well. Oscars will push the Acaras out of the way at times but nothing agressive.

  • @robotzombie3546
    @robotzombie3546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I added electric blue to a curvicept tank. It took several days for the electric to impose their rule. They are too calm. But they'll get it, now it's thiers

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very nice. Should be good tank mates

  • @sergiolainez3918
    @sergiolainez3918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking of having an EBA as a specimen fish. I'd like to add a school of Pristella, Buenos Aires, or Colombian Tetra. Do you foresee any issues?
    I'll be using a 40 G breeder tank and do plan on adding a couple pieces of driftwood and various plants.
    Awesome video BTW!!!

  • @jodes9902
    @jodes9902 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to know the brand of that gravel in your tank. Looks awesome

  • @michaelharrity9795
    @michaelharrity9795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want that gravel n the acara n gold ser

  • @chrisdade1741
    @chrisdade1741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a blue acara in a 20g tank

  • @briangaliote4509
    @briangaliote4509 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many electric blue acaras would you recommend for them to comfortable?

  • @JDpivot
    @JDpivot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kinda need some help here. My male acara's mate died and he's depressed. Put him in a separate tank with one Molly since those fish are energetic and happy. But he doesn't eat any food that isn't frozen. He'll only eat frozen food and if you don't feed him frozen, then he starves himself until you give him more. How do i get him to start eating non-frozen food?

  • @thirstyrabbittanks2u191
    @thirstyrabbittanks2u191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    G’day g’day what a beauty. Is it true they have a short life span?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ThirstyRabbit Tanks2U hi there! I haven’t encountered that issue with the acara personally. I have heard electric blue Jack Dempsey’s may have that issue. Overall the acara is very hardy and usually lives a long time!

  • @chrispalmer9802
    @chrispalmer9802 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking about doing a species only tank in my 125g tank with these and a large school of corydoras. I have gravel, do they dig alot in the substrate?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a ton unless they’re breeding

  • @rishabroshan6549
    @rishabroshan6549 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will the electric blue acara be happy if i keep it in a tank alone with no other fish?

  • @RoodHyena
    @RoodHyena 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many EBA do you think would be ok in a 60 gallon if they are the only fish in there? I would love a tank of them but I’m not sure how many I can keep.

    • @Unknown-jl5oj
      @Unknown-jl5oj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3 or 4

    • @RoodHyena
      @RoodHyena 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Unknown-jl5oj Thank you!

  • @charliesleeseman4643
    @charliesleeseman4643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought one and out it with 2 convict cichlids and 2 gold severums. Hope they work out. The convicts are female but the one convict seems a little aggressive. What do you think???????

  • @shannonthejeepgirl
    @shannonthejeepgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could really use some fish help today please! I have a 75 gallon tank that I had 4 blue acaras, some yellow labs, a few baby Johannis and a Rainbow Shark. Everyone was fine the other night when I shut off the light but when I woke up all 4 of my acaras were struggling. Everyone else was totally fine. 3 died yesterday and today my last boy is hanging on, but it’s not looking good. All my water tests are perfect. I don’t understand. I’ve done so much research, but found nothing. 💔

  • @JasonLaveKnotts
    @JasonLaveKnotts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are a hybrid blue ram and blue acara.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s not correct

  • @jatinmehta6288
    @jatinmehta6288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro neon acara live with green terror n shivram chichled in 3 foot aquarium????

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would recommend a 75 gallon or larger for an adult green terror. Electric blue acaras will do fine in slightly smaller aquariums

  • @yfrjytjj6jytjdtnfyjytjdytj945
    @yfrjytjj6jytjdtnfyjytjdytj945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love blue acaras

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are the best!

    • @yfrjytjj6jytjdtnfyjytjdytj945
      @yfrjytjj6jytjdtnfyjytjdytj945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you think I can have one blue blue acara in a 30 gallon with some tiger barb or Odessa barb

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yfrjytjj6jytjdtnfyjytjdytj945 i think that would be okay if you keep stocking light around it. we typically recommend a 40 breeder at minimum, but for just one, a 30 could work

    • @yfrjytjj6jytjdtnfyjytjdytj945
      @yfrjytjj6jytjdtnfyjytjdytj945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the info

  • @eddyrdz7543
    @eddyrdz7543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did anyone find that the blue acara is sensitive to PH changes?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Edgar Rodriguez hey there. In my experience, as long as your other parameters (ammonia, nitrite, nitrate) are good, the PH and hardness seem to be less of an issue. Just keeping those consistent over time will be good for them 👍🏻

  • @kellycano1164
    @kellycano1164 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this a Male EBA? I see the anal fin have the orange lines.. I have three and only one has the yelllow lines down the anal fin, the other two are just black tips.

  • @raymondbroomfield2789
    @raymondbroomfield2789 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a matured 230 litre tank with a 1400 litre a hour external filter. I have planted it with various Java Fern and an Anubias. There are 6 big filament barbs in just now. I was thinking about a feature fish with a personality. I did fancy EBJD but all tiny and short lived. Would the Blue Acara be a good fish and could I have 2? Thanks Ray

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Raymond Broomfield I think it would be a great feature fish in that setup. Only problem with two would be if both were males, they may fight each other

  • @BIGDREAMCHANNEL
    @BIGDREAMCHANNEL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like 👍

  • @woodworkerroyer8497
    @woodworkerroyer8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of geos do you have in with them? How big is the tank?

  • @helemai7515
    @helemai7515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ours seems fat or their body shape is pretty thick. Do you agree? Or are we overfeeding

  • @pontus2351
    @pontus2351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what's that sand used in that tank and the rocks(what type)? , can lava rocks be used can one acara be kept in 20 gallon

    • @valiaudet3415
      @valiaudet3415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw that black course sand or smooth black gravel bring out the blue. Im trying to source these electrics atm. My plan is to push my light gravel around to some parts of the tank and add black course sand to make a wide path sort of thing

  • @anthonys2621
    @anthonys2621 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same question as on the geophagus 😂 do you think I can mix this fish with my angle fish and my gouramis and oh ya I also have a red eye jumbo tetra too 😂 and I also want the geophagus with them too 😂

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha no worries. They would be great tank mates for almost all Geophagus. Most of the time angels would be okay. I would definitely be cautious with the gourami and tetras. It would probably work, but if the EBA is mature it could be tough

  • @John-cj1xd
    @John-cj1xd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I keep them with black neons

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’d probably do okay together

    • @John-cj1xd
      @John-cj1xd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CichlidBros thanks

  • @Whiteknight0721
    @Whiteknight0721 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your substrate is just a mix of white and black sand or pre mix ?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      michael levesque it actually comes pre mixed, it’s called african cichlid mix by Carib Sea on Amazon

  • @smm2k13
    @smm2k13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will they eat those little frogs?

  • @muhammadamer1513
    @muhammadamer1513 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    IS BEEF HEART OK FOR BLUE ACARAS

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Muhammad amer should be good for them, just try not to over feed 👍🏻

  • @jezzabb3707
    @jezzabb3707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have 10 of them and Im still hoping that there is a female/male because nothing is happening ;_;

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jezz Abb nice! It might just take some time for them to mature. Best of luck!

  • @dro420mandrews
    @dro420mandrews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is it that a blue acara would be happy by himself but a peacock Cichlid wouldn't be? Or would a peacock by himself be ok?

  • @doomi8491
    @doomi8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @mannyaraujo1
    @mannyaraujo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a great fit with rainbow fish, when acara gets larger, the may strike at them, your rainbows may not color up to its full potential

  • @doomi8491
    @doomi8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, if you like planted tanks with snails, shrimps or frogs to chill visit my channel, greetings from germany,.-

  • @doomi8491
    @doomi8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, if you like planted tanks with snails, shrimps or frogs to chill visit my channel, greetings from germany,.-

  • @doomi8491
    @doomi8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, if you like planted tanks with snails, shrimps or frogs to chill visit my channel, greetings from germany,.-

  • @doomi8491
    @doomi8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, if you like planted tanks with snails, shrimps or frogs to chill visit my channel, greetings from germany,.-

  • @doomi8491
    @doomi8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, if you like planted tanks with snails, shrimps or frogs to chill visit my channel, greetings from germany,.-

  • @doomi8491
    @doomi8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, if you like planted tanks with snails, shrimps or frogs to chill visit my channel, greetings from germany,.-

  • @doomi8491
    @doomi8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, if you like planted tanks with snails, shrimps or frogs to chill visit my channel, greetings from germany,.-