Freshwater
Threadfin acara
Acarichthys heckelii
Cichlidae, Geophaginae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 19.5 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 178 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
178 liters117 × 39 × 39 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNativeIntroduced
Lives wild in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Peru.
Introduced to Singapore.
Videos
Albino Acarichthys heckelii #shorts
Oliver KnottAug 26, 2025
Acarichthys heckelii Albino #shorts
Oliver KnottJul 7, 2024
Acarichthys heckelii albino super red #shorts
Oliver KnottApr 3, 2024
Acarichthys Heckelii Shining Bright! #shorts #aquariumfish #fishtank #fishkeeping #cichlid #fish
Prime Time AquaticsFeb 21, 2024
More about the species
About the species
Max. length 20 cm TL.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Acara heckelii
- Acara subocularis
- Acarichthys heckeli
- Acarichthys heckelli
- Geophagus thayeri
In other languages
- Heckels ciklide
- Heckels cichlide
- Rihmakirjoahven
Articles
All articles
How to set up a South American aquarium4 min read
Soft, acidic water, subdued light, sand, roots and fallen leaves: how to set up a biotope aquarium from the Amazon and the rivers around it.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.