Electric Blue Acara: Overview

[@ericjolley4318]

Excellent quality photography stunning pictures showing the electric blue at its best, looking forwards to your next video.

[@fishn4k969]

Hi Eric, thanks for the encouragement, I really appreciate it. I'll be making videos again soon, stay tuned.

[@CichlidBros]

Great information, and beautiful tank. Crystal clear water 👌🏻

[@fishn4k969]

Hey thanks a lot, I appreciate it

[@leeh9520]

Beautiful Well Done!!!

[@livinglife8282]

Thanks for the great video you are very knowledgeable informative and straight to the point. Electric blue acara on my favorite fish.

[@mannyaraujo1]

Beautiful fish, always meet them in dark substrate, black sand is best, black background , full spectrum LEDs, dim them a bit.

[@rettag2020]

Beautiful 😍

[@weasel9062]

I have one with a few sajica, a few polar parrots and a host of bottom fish.

[@Akbal25]

stunning

[@howlinhauler]

Good job , good info over quality video.

[@chrishowell4775]

Thanks for sharing

[@williamavery1758]

Bro i have 4 electric blue acura and a rainbow shark and 2 baby convicts 2cory cats and m fighting my Nitrates every week I do a 50 percent water change. Sometimes it gets to 80 ppm I mean I do mix my pellets with vita-chem seachem garlic gar and seachem vitality I do feed one time very early before I go to work at 4:30 them about 5-6 o'clock I will throw some Xtreme krill flakes. I might keep the light on 4 maybe 5 hours a day. But I have to say you have a beautiful set-up and clear water very nice tank

[@jar0ffarts3]

My pair just spawned last week and I took what was left after the pleco went after them to another tank and I have around 8 fry at the moment. I also had a pair of giant danios spawn at the same time and I got 11 of them out before they got eaten. Good luck

[@H.R.6688]

We have two in our 55, very peaceful and beautiful fish. Also thier personality reminds me of Oscars, always come to the front when you walk in the room.

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, you're absolutely right, they do have great personalities. Most aren't shy or timid at all. They're excellent fish, thanks for watching.

[@RayRoberts]

Do you think they'll be okay with fully grown cardinals and rummies in a 75 gallon?

[@deanfox4723]

Been keeping various other colours of ochara,s.Had a reasonable success mostly with silver/blue who did lay similar to the electric blues, again keep with plecos but am a little biased,I've found they will mix breed in separate areas with Kribensis who do seem to leave each species well apart, feeding I totally agree,I find fresh frozen bloodworm have have had success with hatching but only perhaps 40 spry,found your video well informative,so peace my friend will keep you posted on mine too 🦊

[@fishn4k969]

Hi Dean, I'm glad you've had success. Thanks for the comment & thanks for watching.

[@pritamdumbre7885]

I am sitting here watching this video so nervously - biting my nails off . I just bought 4 small electric blue Acaras and have lodged them in the hospital tank for a while before i introduce them to my bigger tank . They seem to be jumping a lot and only swimming in a corner . One of them even jumped out . Thank goodness i saw him in time. . I have neve had these fish . I have set up the tank carefully enough . Just wondering how it would all turk out .

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, hope everything goes well for you. Glad to hear that you've got them currently in quarantine. EBAs are awesome fish and I'm sure that they'll be great for you. Thanks for watching.

[@pritamdumbre7885]

@@fishn4k969 its a pleasant surprise to hear back from you. I would like your opinion though . I have multiple slightly bigger Oscars in my main aquarium. I would like to introduce these Acaras to that bigger tank . However the EBAs seem to be chasing each other a lot and seem to fight constantly even though they are barely 2.5 inches each . I worry about what would happen when I put them into the Oscar tank . Do you have any experience regarding that ? ( PS. The Oscars aren't that big and they are all quiet and peaceful)

[@fishn4k969]

@pritamdumbre7885 Hello again, so let's see. I wouldn't advise adding the EBAs into the larger tank. The Oscars will out grown the EBAs very fast and they might become dinner for them. It seems like you may have males and they're trying to establish dominance amongst themselves. Not sure but it's ultimately your call. Hope this helps.

[@ckch4535]

I keep my electric blue acara with white cloud minnows had it with them for about 7 months now

[@chrispalmer9802]

Your tank seems to be low flow. Do they mind a tank with quite a bit of water movement such as a 125g with two fx4s? I do have all the nozzles pointed at the surface for alot of agitation which probably breaks it up a little. Thoughts?

[@litoloco4fish]

Very beautiful fish!!

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, thanks yeah EBAs are super cool. Thanks for watching

[@lbcspt]

Nice crystal clear water! 👌👍

[@georgek1954]

great video, stunning images, what type of camera are you using?

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, for pictures I'm using a Nikon D5600 and for videos I use my Sony FDR-AX53. Thanks for watching.

[@georgek1954]

thank you...@@fishn4k969

[@johnalbernaz8960]

Great video good information

[@paulkruger491]

I JUST GOY MY FIRST. I LOVE IT.

[@fishn4k969]

Hello Paul, that's awesome. Congrats! Hope you enjoy your new fish. Best of luck & thanks for watching.

[@paulkruger491]

@@fishn4k969 yeah, i got 6 tanks, i love fish.

[@marvinsotto3135]

currently have 4 of em on my 75 3 females 1 male tank mates are 1 firemouth 1 geophagus used 5 giant danios as a dither so far so good

[@fishn4k969]

Hi MarV, sounds like a nice community. Thanks for watching.

[@MrNiceGuyKennels]

My pair just layer eggs yesterday and they have been in their own tank for about a week, the eggs are all on a flat rock I have in the tank. They just protect the eggs the male hovers right above all day and night

[@ashscichlids7057]

Awesome video! I love ebas! Subscribed!

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, glad you liked the video & thanks for watching & the sub.

[@angelsalas4739]

Great video. Did u ever get fry? How often do they lay for u

[@leok4019]

Great video. I have a female pulling at my anubias just like that! Had no idea what was going on until now. Ty

[@leeh9520]

Great video what do you mean 40 breeder some tanks are 3' other 4' mine is 36" long 47 gallons would that be large enough for one? Thanks

[@videogazer801]

Your tank would be bare minimum for when they are fully grown, but would still work fine

[@nonoozabletodogmaisaiah4577]

I wonder if they were fed twice a day during the egg laying and hatching process, would she leave them alone then? Their colors are simply fascinating. Love the video. Great detail.

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, that's a good idea but to be honest, she would still act the same when I would try 2 feedings per day. Maybe she was just an aggressive breeder or something. Every fish is different for sure but she was just on a hair trigger when laying eggs. Thanks for watching.

[@nonoozabletodogmaisaiah4577]

@@fishn4k969 .if they're still going to eat them with plenty of food, I guess there's nothing much to do but wait and see if they'll learn it. If they don't learn it, we can always pull the fry. Enjoy them.

[@Maggie19701]

I now I have 200 Fry what do I do with them just starting to color up.What do you do with the babies I’m in farming community people want Chickens ducks cows etc. not looking for fish help

[@Mrabc123]

Great video ✌️

[@chrispalmer9802]

I've seen some other videos on these electric blue acaras and they have them in with a few mollies. What's your thoughts on this? I have a 125g tank with 50 mollies/platies/variatus. Do you think I can have one of these as a centerpiece fish or possibly a pair?

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, I think you'd be perfectly fine with one as a centerpiece fish. Adding another might risk them becoming territorial. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@chrispalmer9802]

@@fishn4k969 ok thanks. If I was to try and do something like a trio or five what ratio of male to female would you suggest? Or just go all males

[@EADGBEKEN]

This is an Excellent Video. What Camera did you film this Video with???

[@anthonycoates1604]

Those are beautiful fish dude. Could you tell me the brand name of that return pump you are using? Is it a mag drive pump?

[@fishn4k969]

Thanks, yeah they're awesome. Sure, it's a Sicce Syncra 1.5

[@jmartinianovlogging1482]

good job Buddy

[@sohanwarusha8558]

Great video!! Where did you buy your Electric blue acaras from? Any recommendations on sellers?

[@deanfox4723]

It's a long way but pets at home Bodmin, Cornwall very worthwhile to trackdown

[@e2622]

these look great. I am going to get 5 or so. Did you source them online by chance?

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, so my female was purchased at my local petsmart and the male I purchased from liveaquaria.com. I'd check around locally first and see if you can find a nice one. My female looked pretty bland and not so sharp when I first got her but providing good water and a good diet really brought out the best in her. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@litoloco4fish]

Great video!! Information 👍🏼

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

Great vedio

[@RoodHyena]

I would love to have a species only tank with these guys! How many would you you recommend for a 60 gallon? I currently have 1 female in the tank now :)

[@marvinsotto3135]

got 6 on my 75

[@paulkruger491]

both still living?

[@Furmurfin]

What if you have 2 electric blue Acaras and they are fighting.. How do you tell which is male?

[@HEYyoPETE]

So you think 2 EBA in a 40 breeder alone with a few Cory’s would be ok? Great video btw!

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, yeah you should be alright with 2 EBAs in your 40B. I think 2 females would be great. If you get a M/F pair, be aware that if they start spawning, they may become aggressive. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@marthanewsome6375]

I just bought some accidentally. Wanted blue rams, but got these instead, but I love the look of them. But one has gone off hiding all the time, but the other that hasn't is out and putting the much larger bossy solitary discus through some counter bossiness. My discus has killed 6 of his own kind, so have given up trying to house him with other discus. I just wish I knew why the other is hiding? Is this normal behaviour?

[@calcifiedbonecollector3222]

You can write but don't read?

[@gilangdhanianto945]

how you keep your water that clear Sir?

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, so the main thing is to keep your substrate properly cleaned to remove excessive waste & debris. I've noticed that it will really help in regards to water clarity, especially in gravel bottom tanks. I might make a video on how to use a gravel vacuum later. Thanks for watching.

[@gilangdhanianto945]

@@fishn4k969 i have been wondering about this.. your reply makes everything clear now.. thanks!!

[@josethefatty5213]

Is 55 gallon tank okay for 4 of them?

[@fishn4k969]

Hi Jose, yes I think that you should be ok with the 4 in there as long as there aren't any other fish in there. My only concern with the 55 is that it may be too narrow for them when they become fully grown since they do get fairly big and thick. If you do plan on doing a community tank I would personally reduce the # of EBAs to 1 instead of 4. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching.

[@videogazer801]

You’re better off with a 40 breeder than the 55 long, as the 40 is deeper tank, so they have room to turn when they are adults. The 55 is just not deep enough at 12 inches

[@bluefish7809]

do they eat tiny plant leafs?

[@backwoodsboy9956]

I had a panda Cory with mine, he was about an inch and a half. I woke up this morning to discover that they decapitated him overnight!

[@fishn4k969]

Oh wow I'm so sorry to hear that. I know each fish is different and some are more aggressive than others, sorry that happened to your fish.

[@1975curt]

Thanks I will not be getting one of those!

[@ankushkaul6909]

Can they span in community tank with green terror and severum Does 40 breeder mean 40 gallon

[@ronjericho7977]

It’s called a 40 breeder it’s actually 3’ 45 gallon tank.

[@KasunHiranya]

nice video

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, thanks for watching

[@KasunHiranya]

@@fishn4k969 subscribe me please

[@Toto-s7e9y]

So mu acaaras have layed eggs in the comunty tank of 1.50 meters long so should i remove the eggs of let them hatch and let the parents take care of them?

[@Keiebxlkabendlxm]

Updates? Did they care for them? Did the cople kill every other fish in your tank?

[@njw1383]

How quickly do these spawn? I really like them but I wouldn't want them to breed out of control

[@officialbigmemes]

with 6-8 they will spawn a lot yeah

[@njw1383]

@@officialbigmemes thanks

[@MarcoFerrari179]

Great video dude! Personally i'm into African Cichlids but these guys make me wanna get into Central/South American. Their colors are stunning and they are so chill to watch. Anyways thanks for the info and keep up the good work!

[@fishn4k969]

Hey yeah Africans are awesome, Tanganyikans happen to be my favorite. The EBAs are just great all around fish, you should try them out. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@rishabroshan6549]

can one electric blue acara live alone in a tank with no other fish?

[@darthdoggie0031]

6 months late but yes, they can

[@coribellanoche]

Great video, most informative and great visual of egg laying behavior. I am about to acquire a breeding pair that I will keep in a 55 gal. Any recommendations about substrate; gravel vs. sand? First time viewer - I have subscribed. Thanks

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, thanks for watching and the sub, I really appreciate it. I think they'll do excellent in the 55 gallon tank you're gonna be housing them in. Sand or gravel will be fine, gravel is my preference since it's a bit easier to maintain. The EBAs I've had never really sifted through the gravel so I never worried about them swallowing gravel or anything like that. Remember that they will get very aggressive when spawning and defend the eggs so have a plan in place in case you've gotta move their tankmates if they have any. Hope this helps & best of luck.

[@SwagYaj]

Good with corydoras?

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, yes I do believe EBAs would be compatible with corys. I would reccomend to be extra cautious if the EBAs pair off and start spawning as they become extremely protective but apart from that you should be fine. Hope this helps & thanks for watching.

[@michaelj4729]

Mine never bothered the corey's

[@michaelj4729]

geophagus and E.BA ignore each other too

[@baylor3769]

I have just 1 male in my 29gallon so far he’s fine

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, that's great I'm glad it's going good for you. He will get pretty big and chucky so you may eventually want to get him a bigger setup.

[@TheBGBstudio]

Such a shame you only have 407 views as of writing this. By far the most stunning video of the EBA (apart from my own lol). Well done, you fish and video looks great! I'd love to know what kind of twat gave you a thumbs down.

[@smm2k13]

Tankmates severum, angel, Geo's, gurami, parrot, firemouths, silver dollar,

[@hosainparchment5692]

Can I put one of these fish with goldfishes, Kois and angel fishes?

[@dilbertgurns6730]

It’s a tropical fish. Goldfish and Koi are cold water.

[@firetruck2324]

How many in a 55

[@fishn4k969]

Hi, good question, well if they were the only fish in the tank, I think you could do 1 male and 2 females. If it's gonna be a community tank I would say probably just 1. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@videogazer801]

In a 55, 2 is best and 3 is max when they are adults

[@NoAnonima]

👀

[@franklinsamuel7911]

Good info but your ph is off.

[@ilijamladenovski7561]

I want to buy 10 juveniles from great parents(colourfull and healthy). I am from southeast europe/ balkans. If someone want to help me get this fish contact me.