EB Acara & Planted Tank

[Manu8__too]

Just a few shots of my Planted 20G long w/ the Electric Blue Acara. A number of the plants are still acclimating (Ammannia Gracilis & Ludwigia Repens "Ruben"), therefore I expect the Reds to really starting popping in a few more weeks. As for the EB Acara, it's amazing how much of a metallic shimmer these guys project under proper lighting. Although they're expensive, they really are fantastic looking Cichlids. Furthermore, he has been a great community fish and pays no attention to the other inhabitants. Enjoy!

 

[freak78]

I have 5 of these in my 125. Really peaceful and fun the watch.

 

[HybridHerp]

They seem to be a perfect cichlid for a planted tank. Don't dig or rip up plants.

 

[convict360]

Fantastic looking tank mate, jealous of the EB

 

[Manu8__too]

They seem to be a perfect cichlid for a planted tank. Don't dig or rip up plants.

They really are. Also, I'm surprised by how interactive they are. Very personable and not shy at all.

 

[Manu8__too]

Fantastic looking tank mate, jealous of the EB

Thanks, man!

 

[Manu8__too]

In case anybody asks (or is curious), tank specs below.

Lighting: 30" dual T5HO fixture (54w)
Injected Co2 @ 2bps
Too many ferts and supplements to list;

Flora:
Anubias Barteri
Ludwigia Repens "Ruben"
Ammannia Gracilis
Microsorum Pteropus "Windelov"
Echinodorus Amazonicus
Cryptocoryne Wendtii (ordered)
Bacopa Monnieri (ordered)
Sagittaria Subulata (ordered)

Fauna:
1 EB Acara
4 x Cory Catfish
6 x Red Serpae Tetra
6 x Sunburst Platy (coming soon)

 

[ehh]

I like it!

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Nice sensibly stocked tank.