Electric Blue Acara | Growth Rate & Evolution

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This video highlights the Electric Blue Acara's growth rate from less than 1 inch to about 6 inches today. We also discuss details on growth rates and tips to make sure your fish are healthy and growing. This came from our own experience keeping Electric Blue Acaras, paired with research and discussions with other hobbyists.
Electric Blue Acara are awesome South American cichlids due to their vibrant blue colors and relatively peaceful temperament. They also top out around 6 inches when fully grown, so they are manageable in terms of tank size for a lot of fish keepers.
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Thanks for watching, and we'll see you next week!

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@theolovaj4844 3 жыл бұрын

They have the cutest shy personality I've seen. it's also amazing how though smallest out of the many south American. They hold their ground very well helping somehow balance the aggression.

@darrellburks410 3 жыл бұрын

I have one now that's not taking any crap from my red jewel that's twice the size of my acara lol pretty cool.

@AmazingCichlids 3 жыл бұрын

@@darrellburks410 mine do the same they take no crap from the jewels my breeding pair

@ericdavison2125 2 жыл бұрын

My 2 Angel's have learned bully tactics don't work!

@guerrarsenal 3 жыл бұрын

Acaras are by far my favorite cichlid.

@darrellburks410 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy this fish. I grabbed one right after I watched your video on Top 10 Cichlids. Huge Props.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it 👍🏻

@FreeSwimmer 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video Topic ! Ive enjoyed keeping EBAs for several years now.. Got some beautiful, young ones from Wet Spot Tropical.. Theyre doing well in my 1210 gallon Southy tank.. They are very personable

@theolovaj4844 3 жыл бұрын

Love it. Keep doing it!

@want.to.b3.gamer670 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning colors. Kids love watching this one. With bright blue colors. Iridescent purple on the back end.

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They’re beautiful fish 👌🏻

@philcrowley2108 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video very well explained thanks

@chrstopherthomas6952 3 жыл бұрын

Cool. I have 3. Just got them back around Thanksgiving. Bout 2 inches. I have them in a 30 gallon bow front. I really like them.

@oxwheeler390 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. 🤘😎

@akoni1968 3 жыл бұрын

I have had mine for nearly a year. He’s the big fish in the 75 gal tank. Loves blood worms too.🐟

@vibetribegamers2645 4 ай бұрын

I love my Acaras, your videos are the best.

@CichlidBros 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@riteshcatfamily6677 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video ❤️😊👍

@bennystropicalswimmigwolf8691 17 күн бұрын

Awesome video keep up the great work

@CichlidBros 17 күн бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@formercityboy9772 Жыл бұрын

I got a tiny pair ystday from my lfs. I love how active and curious they are in their new home, not to mention the unique metallic blue they show. Looking forward to their growth and breeding..

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with the new fish!

@slickchick5811 3 жыл бұрын

I currently have 2 in a qt tank, They're with a HRP and gold severum. They eat like exodons, banging into each other. Got 'em 2 months ago at 1 1/2 inches, and they're now about 3 1/2"! Mad water changes too.

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

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@jillholler7983 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Blue Acaras. Like the new Cichlid Bros merchandise you are wearing and selling.

@noahjared1596 3 жыл бұрын

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@kodyleon8639 3 жыл бұрын

@Noah Jared yup, I have been using flixzone} for since november myself =)

@kamdenjimmy7707 3 жыл бұрын

@Noah Jared Yup, I have been using Flixzone} for years myself :D

@jerrykiner5887 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@williamk9881 2 жыл бұрын

This is so cool. I just found out that electric blue will go well with my geos and my severums.

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ronderfulaquariums2978 3 жыл бұрын

great video on my favorite fish

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@michaelcaraballo7785 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@coreyang08 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice electric blue you got there! I have one at the moment that I bought from Pet Supply Plus approx. 3 yrs ago and at about 1.5 inch. He's around 5.5 inch now, tank mate with a yellow juvenile red devil I got from Florida this past December. Will be moving the red devil to a bigger tank this coming summer as we all know what red devils are capable of. Thanks for sharing and nice editing. Subscribed!

@trrouxy 3 жыл бұрын

Literally I have two electric blue acaras (female and male) and they where really small when I got them they where about 3,5 - 4 centimeters, now the male is about 6 centimeters and the female is 4 centimeters. Im really happy about them :D. I hope they get big and healthy :>

@tanyamiller4112 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered 1 of these they are beautiful

@leeandmandybattersby5958 3 жыл бұрын

love these fish i have 4 in a tank with 7 angelfish they get along amazingly

@enchantedandrew3272 3 жыл бұрын

what sized tank do you have them in and how old are they?

@leeandmandybattersby5958 3 жыл бұрын

there in a 55 ithere about 2 years old .. angels are about 1

@enchantedandrew3272 3 жыл бұрын

@@leeandmandybattersby5958 thank you:)

@lruddy8820 Ай бұрын

Just got my first EBA, he is probably 1 inch right now, i wasnt planning on getting him but we bonded over the last few days at the pet store i work at, he is in a temporary set up while i cycle my new 55g then that will be his forever home

@joshhopper6109 3 жыл бұрын

Love the looks of the Acara's. I had one a little over a year ago. It got injured some how not sure if one of my peacocks got after it or if it ran into a rock.

@lisamcgill664 2 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorite fish

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Same!

@danthefishman6051 3 жыл бұрын

I love electric blue acaras, mine is about 4 inches, and he is beautiful

@deepakjonnadula6926 3 жыл бұрын

How to find wether it's mail r female can u help me

@danthefishman6051 3 жыл бұрын

@@deepakjonnadula6926 The anal and dorsal fin on a female will be rounded and on a male they will be pointed and a longer, but if they are small it can be hard to tell

@deepakjonnadula6926 3 жыл бұрын

@@danthefishman6051 thanks ❤️ what if I send pics can u identify them ?

@Drift666 2 жыл бұрын

@@deepakjonnadula6926 ill help

@Jake-ur2wf 3 жыл бұрын

This fish has been on my bucket list. I've been debating on adding one in with my Severum, Blood Parrot, and Rainbows. That massive Acara at Aquarium Adventure is really cool too.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, I don't think you can go wrong with those tank mates!

@shanejones578 Жыл бұрын

I put one with guaramis, tire track eel and a Raphael catfish and hes happy as can be. Very calm too.

@riteshfamily369 3 жыл бұрын

Aata is best fish ever thanks for sharing important things❤️

@howitssolved7115 Жыл бұрын

You are the best

@whitecloudmountainminnowpr6353 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. I'm getting some tomorrow. Hopefully lol👍✌️

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - good luck!

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 жыл бұрын

love these cichlids

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

They’re the best 👍🏻

@dannymac9469 3 жыл бұрын

My guy is 3 inches now and grew up with my peacocks, I know some don't like mixing but they all get along great, of course I got a plan B if things get crazy when they all get bigger.

@shanejones578 Жыл бұрын

Planning on the same thing here, have all about 1-1.5 inch acara, peacocks, and jewel cichlids together. Even have tetra with them in a 30 gallon. They’re all babies so I’m assuming that’s why I’m getting away with it I hope the jewels play nice for some reason. 2 jewels and 4 EBAs, hoping the blues keep the peace in the tank aka the jewels off the tetra lol. They don’t bother a soul I’d be confident with full grown blues with tetra

@noelmuaddib2219 2 жыл бұрын

Have a less then year old, he is about inch and 1/2 long, super color, great fish and has wonderful personality, named him Icraus.

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Nice - theyre great fish!

@supstar096 2 жыл бұрын

I've got two of those, they are pretty adorable and cute. One of them rushes towards me like a pet puppy, when i tap on the glass.

@Sunburstbear Жыл бұрын

Gonna get two of them 2" ones from our local fish 🐠 store here in Singapore 🇸🇬 later ..and put them in a grow out tank ..when they get bigger will transfer them to the 75 gallon.. can't put them in now or it will become expensive feeder fish for my silver arowana 😂😆😅 really love these EBAS... Absolutely stunning to see ..cute too

@shanejones578 Жыл бұрын

They may never be big enough to put with the arowana, I wouldn’t ever do it.

@satyasisi978 3 жыл бұрын

I bought 2 acaras for my gold severem, they get along, luckily got the only pair which was there. Exchanging my blood parrot Which got too aggressive after a year

@colony7591 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of putting some in my African cichlid tank

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Although it could work, I typically wouldn’t recommend it

@samanthabose7306 2 жыл бұрын

In a fully planted 75 gallon with Columbian tetras and buenos Aires tetras can I have an acara and maybe some apistos or keyhole cichlids?

@gmyoumk22 Жыл бұрын

When it comes to water changes, you recommend weekly? What % change do you recommend. TIA

@lazarosalazar3366 4 ай бұрын

I've had mine for 1 month in my 125, and they just spawned. 76° and 50% weekly water changes. Blood worms twice a week, flakes the rest. Hopefully, a few survive..

@Johannah18 2 ай бұрын

Hey, I love electric blue acaras. I just got 4 from my local fish store but they are white and about 1 inch. Should they be blue already?

@kobaltocr6927 Жыл бұрын

What would it be the reason why my fshy is not eating the other fishies are growing happy and fatty but there is one not growing not eating it seams...Im still observing...Thanks for any advise greetings from Costa Rica

@KillaSquad00 2 жыл бұрын

Could 1 electric blue acara and 1 jewel cichlid live together in a 75 gallon

@Leinadcpr 4 ай бұрын

Hi: I have one in a 10 gallon aquarium. He was eating pellets for cichlids and carnivore pellets but 2 days ago he stopped eating anything I'm giving to him. What can you recommend me?

@lizaquiring7175 8 ай бұрын

Hi I have two 1" electric blue acaras and a 2" blood red parrot cichlid in a 135g. How big should I let them get before adding a baby oscar or green terror? I know oscars grow much larger and faster than the others.

@Quan_Dovii Жыл бұрын

Can I put them with my juvy Severum I got giant danio also?

@ex3dy813 Жыл бұрын

I have no patience... Lost it all waiting ( still ) for my JD to grow 🤣 she's about 6 inches now after a year. Just picked up a blue acara today to replace my tbar I just lost yesterday 😢 he's about an inch or so but going to grow him out a little before I add him into the 79g

@fish.things Жыл бұрын

❤

@joesplif4158 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got five three little guys at about two inches and two at about two and a half three great fish hope I get a breed pair 🥸

@jackietrinidad8607 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, just wondering how much did you get your electric blue acara from the old orchard aquarium? Thanks

@shanejones578 Жыл бұрын

I just got 4 at 9.99 per yesterday. About 4 month olds

@wackumlandscaping8365 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to ask, since they are hardy fish do they need a heater? I have a tank for him outside and with jack dempseys and yellow lab and goldfish and they seem to be fine. I have a heater just in case something happens but so far so good. ;)

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend a heater if their temp is dipping below 75. They do best in high 70s

@Walker82kg 3 жыл бұрын

Can I do an all male tank

@marvinsotto3135 3 жыл бұрын

i have 2 eb acaara on my 75g tank both about 3" my question is can i add a 4" jaguar cichlid on it? any advices will be helpful tnx!

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

I would probably stay away from the jaguar. They might be too aggressive for the EBA, and they usually need larger tanks than a 75g as adults

@Tropicalfishcrazechannel 3 жыл бұрын

Sir I like Oscar fish for fast growth Thanks good content

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lauriebee9936 2 жыл бұрын

Is it common that if you end up having 2 males, they fight? I have 2 that are still young, so I want to prepare myself. They are alone in a 55g tall

@throwsandtony3131 2 жыл бұрын

Try him with tubifex my one loves it, mine is around 6.5 inches

@pb4124 5 ай бұрын

I just picked two up, they are super dark, bad genetics or will they color up once they settle in?

@jimsvo4486 3 жыл бұрын

I have two small electric blues in a 150g. They get along well with two small oscars so far. I call them the blues brothers, but not sure if they are both males yet.

@ThatFlippingFamily 2 жыл бұрын

If I wanted one of these with my Oscar and sevrem in a 75 gallon, should I get a full size or 3-4in one while my Oscar is still small?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

I would try to get the larger EBA in that scenario

@COOPERSCICHILDS 3 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to breed these nice species

@shantanudiwedi2007 3 жыл бұрын

You can breed them I am breeding them if you want I will upload a video on it on my channel reply me if you want it

@COOPERSCICHILDS 3 жыл бұрын

@@shantanudiwedi2007 😎cool 😎

@shantanudiwedi2007 3 жыл бұрын

Plz reply me yesbro

@shantanudiwedi2007 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂cool fish ki video chahiye ok😂😂

@brianhouston9736 7 күн бұрын

I have 2 EBAs one has fins that look really bad and small and they were both the same size

@ukfan-0146 2 жыл бұрын

Curious if you would put any acara in a 33 gal long. If so, how many? It would be a acara only tank

@twasbrillig33 2 жыл бұрын

you could start with 5 very small one-inch fish or a grow out of babies but frankly you'd only want one for any long term in that size of a tank with the possible exception of a breeding pair, but you'd LIKELY need a divider if you chose that route

@chrispalmer9802 2 жыл бұрын

Any issues keeping maybe 5 of these in a 125g tank with mollies/platies/variatus?

@shanejones578 Жыл бұрын

Nope. They’re angels, you can even put this guys with tetra if they grow together

@shivaninayal8745 2 жыл бұрын

Pls tell me best frozen food for blue accra. ?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Bloodworms or brine shrimp

@AmazingCichlids 3 жыл бұрын

I managed to get a breeding pair they’re about 4 inches and 3 inches the female. They must be quite a bit older as I only bought them a month ago.

@deepakjonnadula6926 3 жыл бұрын

Can u help me to identify the gender of my electric blue Acara plz

@janetwebster5099 Жыл бұрын

Their behavior is IMO the best clue to gender.

@BrimstoneAquatics Жыл бұрын

I had 2 and they both died out of nowhere for no reason. Nothing in tank was attacking them. Just angelfish in tank. No clue what happened. Water was fine. Other fish are fine. No clear damage. 40 dollars gone but hey, that's the hobby. such beautiful fish tho

@chrispalmer9802 2 жыл бұрын

How long would you suggest growing out a group of 6 one inchers in a 10g before adding them to my 125g?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a month or so. Adding to the big tank sooner the better 👍🏻

@chrispalmer9802 2 жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros Transferred all the smaller ones from QT today. Kinda concerned about the smaller ones getting enough food since the bigger guys feed at the top. I am feeding the Tetra color crisps they love and there's a decent amount of scraps. Anything to be concerned about? Also why is it better to grow them out in a bigger tank?

@bld93561 2 жыл бұрын

So… petsmart had my fish labeled as this but my “guy” is more stripped and has 3 yellow dots on the bottom fin. I’m getting a lot of mixed research on if it’s 1. Actually this kind of fish and 2. Of its male or female!?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to DM us a pic on Instagram we can help ID it

@hosainparchment5692 3 жыл бұрын

Question can I put an Acara with some goldfishes, kois and angel fish?

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

I probably would avoid it due to differing temperature requirements

@hosainparchment5692 3 жыл бұрын

I am living in Jamaica 🇯🇲

@alexius8176 2 жыл бұрын

would you recommend blue acara together with angelfish?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

They’d be pretty good tank mates most of the time!

@alexius8176 2 жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros awesome! thanks for reply!

@fishuncovered2534 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your fish?

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

A mix of local fish stores and ordering online depending on the fish

@containersjohndeere8451 2 жыл бұрын

My blue just spawned

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@CivicGang24 2 жыл бұрын

What substrate did you use at 4:05 ?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Carib Sea Sand - sunset gold: amzn.to/3e540vN

@CivicGang24 2 жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros thanks a lot !

@TheKill678 7 ай бұрын

Do you think two in a 30 gallon tank for a year is okv

@CichlidBros 7 ай бұрын

Yes, but would need a bigger tank long term

@CleetusMcDermott 3 жыл бұрын

But the terras not aggressive?

@Elopret 2 жыл бұрын

Mines really mean to my Oscar he's always taking his hiding spots and my Oscar doesn't even try to fight even tho he's bigger

@user-cl3wm4ft4t 4 ай бұрын

Have you ever dealt with Ick? If so, what was your method to treat your tank and fish?

@yuvrajsapte4733 Жыл бұрын

Can I keep 2& 3 inch acara with a single 5 inch Oscar?

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

It might be tricky since the Oscar is already bigger and will still grow faster from this point. Best chance would be if you had a sizeable tank (125g+)

@Lulu-gb7it 2 жыл бұрын

No issues at all with that bala shark in there?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, they’re great tank mate options

@michaelmachos8969 2 жыл бұрын

Won't black substrate make The Electric Blue pop more?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Some would say so. But I feel like the blue pops in almost all setups

@JesseOrlandoAldana 2 жыл бұрын

Can you keep them with Angel fish?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely good tank mates

@fenjohrer Ай бұрын

is that a Glofish?

@Sheepzorable 3 жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity, do you have an opinion on why the Electric Blue Acara has surpassed the popularity of the natural Blue Acara? I personally have always kept the natural Blues as I find them far more appealing.

@a2thek914 2 жыл бұрын

Because of the more vibrant and intense color. People are drawn to those qualities.

@yrrabeulf4308 Жыл бұрын

Got 3 small ones ...1 male x2 females with x4 firemouths 6x Angel fish..

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@dramaticexperiment144 3 жыл бұрын

What the smallest fish you would keep with the electric blue acara. I have a community tank with Mollies and I have been researching these fish for the past week because my local petstore just got some babies and I want to get one.

@jimlewis2428 3 жыл бұрын

An acara of reasonable size will definetly prey on mollies. I used to breed black mollies as feeder fish and you would be surprised how quickly a 5in acara will eat a handful of mollies. They mostly hunt at night, so you will notice the numbers drop overnight.

@dramaticexperiment144 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimlewis2428 thank you. Now I know I shouldn't brother getting one. Appreciate it.

@jimlewis2428 3 жыл бұрын

@@dramaticexperiment144 I keep 2 electric blue acaras at 4-5in with 6 polar blue convict parrots at 3-4in, they do wonderful together. Waiting until 2 of the parrots to pair off to mate and then they will be moved. Goodluck brother.

@dramaticexperiment144 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimlewis2428 same to you. Your tank sounds beautiful

@ericdavison2125 2 жыл бұрын

Oops! I'm growing one out in a community tank.with ember, black and glowlight tetras! Ahoy!

@NoAnonima 3 жыл бұрын

👀

@katieworkman9147 2 жыл бұрын

We have one Acara fish for 4 years now. He is very aggressive and kills off all our other fish. He is now the only fish in our tank. We have tried other South African cichlids but he will kill them as well.

@janetwebster5099 Жыл бұрын

That is indeed odd

@philormsby2275 2 жыл бұрын

Males have darker heads very black versus a Grey color for females

@ch-mu2de 2 жыл бұрын

ペアリングして発情すると青さが消えてプラチナカラーみたいな白い魚になっちゃうんだよねおとなしくてとても良い魚だと思う

@69Savageee 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love these fish but unfortunately god doesn't want me to keep them smh ive had numerous and for some reason they alwayssssss get that white cottony fungus on them everytime... And my tank stays pristine and extra clean

@joshhopper6109 3 жыл бұрын

Does this happen fairly soon after you get them from the pet store? If so it sounds like ich. If you have a quarantine tank set up I recommend keeping them in there for at least 2 weeks but a month would be best. If the fish looks healthy your good to go, but if the white spots show up add 1 table spoon of aquarium salt per every 2 gallons of water and run your tank temperature at about 80°. Bare bottom quarantine tank and 50% water changes every other to every third day and it should clear up quickly.

@69Savageee 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshhopper6109 happened 5 different occasions a couple of them i had for about a year or so i hate it always happens to me for some reason i tried every remedy from salt to paraguard and everything in between

@69Savageee 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshhopper6109 waters always at 81-82 also

@joshhopper6109 3 жыл бұрын

Man that sucks. I had one and it got injured about a month after I got it and ended up and died... It was kind of pricy for what I normally pay for cichlids so I didn't get another one. For me it was rams though I tried to keep them and kept failing.

@69Savageee 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshhopper6109 yeah man i wish i could have 2 of thrse bad boys sucks so bad they look so good but its a curse for me Lol i had 1 jump out the tank before on me too found em on the living room floor