Blue Acara / Green Terror

[FMA4ME]

Hi all, I would like to add a Blue Acara to my community tank. Id like to purchase one around 1 to 2 inches. Sometimes Im not too confident in the labeling at the lfs, so Id like to know the best way to distinguish the Acara from a green terror at a small size. Pics would be great, thanks in advance!!

 

[NLaferriere]

Pretty easy to tell.

GT's have a larger mouth, have a green iridescence with dark spots, and orange or white fringing on the dorsal and caudal fins.

Blue acaras have a smaller mouth, are tan with blue iridescent spots, and have orange or white fringing only on the dorsal fin.

 

[FMA4ME]

Thank you sir, this is exactly what I needed to see, a side by side.