What size tank does an electric blue acara need?
At least 40 gallons (150 liters). The smallest standard tank that works is the 37 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable. We give the size for an adult fish, because the small fish in the shop will grow. Scientific name: Andinoacara pulcher.
How many electric blue acaras in each tank size?
This is how many each standard tank carries comfortably if electric blue acaras are the only fish in it. Share the tank with other species and the number goes down.
| Tank | How many electric blue acaras |
|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small |
| 10 gallon | Too small |
| 20 gallon long | Too small |
| 29 gallon | Too small |
| 40 gallon breeder | 1 |
| 55 gallon | 1 |
| 75 gallon | 1 |
| 125 gallon | up to 3 |
Check electric blue acaras against your own tank and other fish
Tank mates for electric blue acaras
These animals like the same water, are a safe size, and have a temper that fits. It is a match on paper: always watch new tankmates for the first week.
- Pearl gourami
- Bolivian ram
- Bristlenose pleco
- Upside-down catfish
- Pictus catfish
- Bronze corydoras
- Sterba's corydoras
- Clown pleco
Poor matches
- Neon tetra: Electric blue acara (about 6 in) can eat neon tetra (about 1.4 in).
- Fancy goldfish: Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.
- Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and much bigger. Electric blue acara would be bullied.
Questions and answers
What size tank does an electric blue acara need?
At least 40 gallons (150 liters). The smallest standard tank that works is the 37 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many electric blue acaras should be kept together?
One is fine. An electric blue acara does not need company, though a large enough tank can hold more than one.
Can electric blue acaras live in a 10 gallon tank?
No. Electric blue acara needs at least 40 gallons (150 liters), and grows to 6 in (15 cm), far too long for a 20 inch tank.
What temperature do electric blue acaras need?
72–82 °F (22–28 °C), with a pH of 6.5–8. In most homes that means a heater.
Can electric blue acaras live with a betta?
Usually, yes, in a tank of 40 gallons (150 liters) or more. They like the same water: 75–82 °F (24–28 °C). Every betta has its own temper, so watch closely for the first week and have a spare tank ready.
More fish
Adult size, tank size and water ranges follow the mainstream care consensus (Seriously Fish species profiles and FishBase maximum lengths). Where sources differ we use the more cautious figure. Stocking numbers come from our stocking calculator.