The family of cichlids characterizes a significant difference in size, color and even character. The genus of akara is no exception. Let these fish are not as large as their relatives, but they are no less admirable. The representative of this kind of blue akara in the aquarium does not grow more than 15 cm. It has a flattened body, adornments in the form of transverse bands and orange impregnations in the tail, large mouth and eyes. Its coloring determines the plaque on the body, which varies within different shades of blue and blue.
Blue akara - content
Akara, like any cichlid, requires for its content a large aquarium, the temperature in which for its normal development should be at 24 ° C. It is obligatory to carry out aeration of the reservoir, substitution and filtration of water in it. Recommend part of the territory planted with plants, and leave the other part for free swimming. It should be taken into account that these fish are great lovers of digging in the ground. Therefore, it is desirable to acquire plants with hard leaves, put stones and driftwood on the bottom, and make their own quaint hideouts to their pets.
With whom the blue acar easily coexists, it is with those who have similar dimensions to it. Relatively peaceful, she still drives everyone who is less than her. The aggressiveness of the cichlid becomes stronger with age. Initially harder than others behave in the aquarium specimens of a darker color. Fish are fed with dry food, designed specifically for this family. However, one must take into account that at the genetic level they experience a weakness for living foods, such as bloodworms, small fishes and even earthworms.
There is another aquarium fish with a similar name, it's a neon blue akara. She is less blue akara, has a peace-loving character and completely different interests in the pond, for example, is indifferent to the planted plants. The requirements for the conditions of keeping both fish are practically the same.