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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Angelfish live with Electric Blue Acara?

Angelfish

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

semi-aggressive~20cm
Electric Blue Acara

Electric Blue Acara

Andinoacara pulcher var.

semi-aggressive~18cm
VerdictGOOD

Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.

In many setups, Angelfish and Electric Blue Acara are often kept together in a suitable peaceful community when temperature and pH are matched and the tank is sized for adults. Individual behaviour, filtration, and layout still decide whether it works in your home.

Compatibility score

100/100

Profile confidence: high

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

150L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 150L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C24–28°C shared
AngelfishElectric Blue AcaraShared window
pH
Range6.5–7.5 shared
AngelfishElectric Blue AcaraShared window

Assessment details

  1. Compatible temperaments

    Both Angelfish and Electric Blue Acara share a semi-aggressive temperament.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.
  • Seriously Fish. Pterophyllum scalare

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Pterophyllum scalare

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Pterophyllum scalare

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

  • Seriously Fish. Andinoacara pulcher

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Andinoacara pulcher

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Andinoacara pulcher

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

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Plan further

Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree.

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Angelfish + Electric Blue Acara — common questions

Can Angelfish live with Electric Blue Acara?
Usually, yes. The pairing resolves GOOD in Fishori's checks for a tank of about 150 litres or more with the shared water windows shown on this page. Individual fish still vary, so watch the first weeks closely.
What tank size do you need for Angelfish and Electric Blue Acara together?
Plan around 150 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.