Author: (Gill, 1858)
FBname: Blue acara
Comments: Inhabits turbid standing waters as well as clear free flowing streams (Ref. 11225).  Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020).  Reproduces in captivity (Ref. 26543).  Both parents guard the eggs and larvae (Ref. 7020).  Has been used to control mosquito larvae (Ref. 40602).  Aquarium keeping:  in pairs; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51539).