Royal Acara Care Guide
Aequidens diadema
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Bioload Score
3500
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 8.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; they enjoy a mix of pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Peaceful to semi-aggressive cichlids and larger community fish that won’t be bullied.
Good to Know
The Royal Acara carries a quiet majesty, gliding through the tank like a miniature river king
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more colorful with extended fins; females are smaller, duller, and rounder.
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