Electric Blue Acara Cichlid The electric blue acara was first bred in Asia and entered the trade about 2008. These fish have a solid reflective cobalt blue body and the same behavior as the wild blue acara. These are good community fish but will eat very small species such as fancy shrimp. Scientific Name: Aquidens pulcher var. Origin: South America (bred) Lifespan: 8 years Max Size: 6 inches Food: Flake, live, frozen, pellet Shipping Size: Approx. 2 inches