Species profile
Blue Acara Hybrid
Andinoacara hybrid
Semi aggressive
Moderate care
250 L minimum aquarium
12–16 cm adult size
Mid bottom
Can be kept singly
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Unidentified Acara-type. Behaviour similar to standard Blue Acara.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
22–27 °C
pH
6.5–7.8
GH
Up to 25 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Low–moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Can be kept singly
Tank zone
Mid bottom
Territory level
Moderate
Predation risk
Small fish
Bioload factor
2.8
Use Blue-Acara-scale housing as a conservative baseline, but expect temperament and adult appearance to vary with unknown hybrid parentage.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
Yes
Jump risk
Low
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
250 L
Minimum footprint
120 × 50 cm
Alternative names
Blue Acara Hybrid, Andinoacara hybrid
Native range
Captive hybrid of unresolved Andinoacara parentage; no defensible wild native range can be assigned.
Natural habitat
Provide a roomy warm freshwater cichlid setup with sand/fine substrate, wood/rock sight breaks, open swimming space and efficient filtration.
Diet & feeding
Feed a varied omnivorous cichlid diet with quality pellets, frozen/live invertebrates and some plant matter.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
External sexing is unreliable without known parentage; spawning behaviour and breeding tubes are more dependable.
Breeding
If fertile, biparental substrate spawning is likely, but hybrid parentage means reproductive traits should not be stated as species-level facts.