Blue Acara saltwater fish but form a distinct dominance

but form a distinct dominance hierarchy within which one or more alpha individuals develop depending on the size of the group and amount of available space

There are a number of descriptive common names they are known by including South Seas Demoiselle

Blue Johanni

Eliminates fish stress and promotes healthy gill function

Blue Acara saltwater fish but form a distinct dominanceThe blue acara is a very colorful freshwater fish in the cichlid family. This fish can be found in various freshwater habitats, ranging from standing water to flowing streams, in Venezuela and Trinidad. They can reach lengths of 16 cm. The scientific species name is indicative to its looks; pulcher meaning "beautiful" in Latin. The blue acara is a common cichlid sold in many aquarium stores, and is sometimes confused with the larger green terror.