Facts and Information

The most beautiful and distinctive feature of the Yellow Acara is the electric, gold to blue-green iridescent markings over their operculums (gill covers). They have metallic, gold-green hued scales on their flanks that become translucent at their fins. A male will have more elongated dorsal and anal fins than the female.
The male will also be larger than the female, but the female will grow thicker.
PH Levels - 6 to 8
Hardness Levels - 80 to 320 ppm
Temperature - 72 to 77°F
Size - Medium
Possible Tankmates - Middle/South American Cichlids, Clown Loach