Can electric blue acaras live with endlers?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Electric blue acaras and endlers can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 6 inches an electric blue acara can swallow a small endler's livebearer. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.
What to watch
- Watch outAt 6 inches an electric blue acara can swallow a small endler's livebearer. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–82°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: electric blue acaras the mid, endlers the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Electric blue acara | Endler's livebearer | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Top |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 3+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for electric blue acaras
All electric blue acara tank mates
Better tank mates for endlers
All endler's livebearer tank mates
Questions
Can electric blue acaras live with endlers?
Yes, with care. Electric blue acaras and endlers can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 6 inches an electric blue acara can swallow a small endler's livebearer. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.
What temperature suits both electric blue acaras and endlers?
72–82 °F. Electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F, endlers need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do electric blue acaras and endlers need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.












