Blue acara questions - Aquarium Advice

mattrox · 05-02-2007, 05:17 AM

How many people here keep these? I am after peoples' thoughts and opinions of this fish. What set-up do you keep them in. What other fish are in the tank too? Are they diggers, agressive etc? What about breeding, is it difficult?

BrianNY · 05-02-2007, 06:58 AM

I think QTOFFER has a pair. The rule "peaceful for a cichlid" applies. That just means they can become very nasty (or not). They love to dig and will hang in rock caves. Breeding is simple and they are apt to spawn even when other fish are present. Tankmates could include other "peaceful for a cichlid" species. Firemouths, Severum, even small Convicts.

Voodoo Chilli · 05-02-2007, 10:08 AM

I agree with Brian.

I've not keep them in several years now, but I enjoyed them when I did have 'em. Care and upkeep is similar to that of a convict, although there's much less attitude involved.

mattrox · 05-05-2007, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the input. They don't seem to be up for sale often oround here, but thought I might like to keep them for something different.

J-Aqua · 05-07-2007, 07:21 PM

I have one with 2 Electric Blue Jack Dempseys, 1 firemouth, 1 geophagus, and 5 yoyo loaches. They are calm and love to swim in open space. They also love to eat!

haha

severum mama · 05-07-2007, 07:30 PM

Their attitude is comparable to a severum's, as in they are not known for aggression but like any cichlid, YMMV.

Big Ben · 05-11-2007, 10:01 PM

I'm guessing a green terror would see one as threat

Voodoo Chilli · 05-12-2007, 10:55 AM

It's possible, Ben-- and I'd be concerned with the size advantage the GT would hold over any acaras.

ksfishguy · 05-13-2007, 09:45 AM

My brother raised them in a large aquarium, I believe it was a 125 gallon. He had them flown in and picked them up at the airport. I can remember him having lots of smooth rocks stacked high to make caves and hiding places. He kept the Acara's by themselves with no other types of fish in the tank. When they are fully grown they are stunning. They did not pick on one another and are not relentlessly aggressive like convicts.

I would guess that you have to special order these fish to make sure you get exactly what you want. My LFS sells something called a Dwarf Acara, but they do not ge them often or in many numbers.

I hope this helps. It has been years since he kept the Acaras, but I still hear stories. Good luck!

mattrox · 06-09-2007, 10:43 PM

Thanks for all the info.

05-02-2007, 05:17 AM	#1
mattrox Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,328 Images: 36	Blue acara questions How many people here keep these? I am after peoples' thoughts and opinions of this fish. What set-up do you keep them in. What other fish are in the tank too? Are they diggers, agressive etc? What about breeding, is it difficult?

05-02-2007, 10:08 AM	#3
Voodoo Chilli Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Niota, TN Posts: 871 Images: 1	I agree with Brian. I've not keep them in several years now, but I enjoyed them when I did have 'em. Care and upkeep is similar to that of a convict, although there's much less attitude involved. __________________ Current species: Neolamprologus multifasciatus Lamprologus stappersi

05-07-2007, 07:30 PM	#6
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	Their attitude is comparable to a severum's, as in they are not known for aggression but like any cichlid, YMMV. __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

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Voodoo Chilli Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Niota, TN Posts: 871 Images: 1	It's possible, Ben-- and I'd be concerned with the size advantage the GT would hold over any acaras. __________________ Current species: Neolamprologus multifasciatus Lamprologus stappersi

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05-02-2007, 06:58 AM	#2
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,259 Images: 18	I think QTOFFER has a pair. The rule "peaceful for a cichlid" applies. That just means they can become very nasty (or not). They love to dig and will hang in rock caves. Breeding is simple and they are apt to spawn even when other fish are present. Tankmates could include other "peaceful for a cichlid" species. Firemouths, Severum, even small Convicts.

05-05-2007, 10:08 PM	#4
mattrox Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,328 Images: 36	Thanks for the input. They don't seem to be up for sale often oround here, but thought I might like to keep them for something different.

05-07-2007, 07:21 PM	#5
J-Aqua Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 117	I have one with 2 Electric Blue Jack Dempseys, 1 firemouth, 1 geophagus, and 5 yoyo loaches. They are calm and love to swim in open space. They also love to eat! haha

05-11-2007, 10:01 PM	#7
Big Ben Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 245 Images: 7	I'm guessing a green terror would see one as threat

05-13-2007, 09:45 AM	#9
ksfishguy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hutchinson, Kansas Posts: 338	My brother raised them in a large aquarium, I believe it was a 125 gallon. He had them flown in and picked them up at the airport. I can remember him having lots of smooth rocks stacked high to make caves and hiding places. He kept the Acara's by themselves with no other types of fish in the tank. When they are fully grown they are stunning. They did not pick on one another and are not relentlessly aggressive like convicts. I would guess that you have to special order these fish to make sure you get exactly what you want. My LFS sells something called a Dwarf Acara, but they do not ge them often or in many numbers. I hope this helps. It has been years since he kept the Acaras, but I still hear stories. Good luck!

06-09-2007, 10:43 PM	#10
mattrox Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,328 Images: 36	Thanks for all the info.

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