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Electric Blue Acara
About Electric Blue Acara
The Electric Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) is a freshwater fish native to South and Central America. It can live up to 10 years and varies in color from brown to blue to black, with vertical black lines as its pattern. This fish is relatively easy to care for and adapts to various environmental conditions.
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Common Name
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Electric Blue Acara
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Andinoacara pulcher
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Species
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Andinoacara pulcher
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Genus
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Andinoacara
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Family
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Cichlidae
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SubOrder
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Characoidei
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Order
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Cichliformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Electric Blue Acara |
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Color
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Black
Blue
Brown
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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5.1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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6.3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Monocular Vision
Polarized Light Detection
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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75°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Plant Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 7.8 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Electric Blue Acara including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Electric Blue Acara. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
Swamps
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Country
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South and Central America
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Product Offers for Electric Blue Acara Care: Aqueon Standard Open-Glass Aquarium Tank, 20 Gallon, or find other offers here
