Thread-finned Acara (Acarichthys heckelii)

Scientific Name(s): Acarichthys heckelii

 

Common Name(s): Thread-finned Acara, Elusive Cichlid, Heckle's Acara, Thread-finned Cichlid

 

Family: Cichlidae

 

Species Type: South American Cichlids

 

Maximum Size: 8 inches

 

Life Span: 8 years

 

Natural Habitat: South American Rivers

 

Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons

 

Tank Region: All over

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other South American cichlids - acaras, firemouth meekis, etc.

 

Description: The beauty and medium size of this cichlid make it a sought after South American cichlid. Peat moss added to the tank will help keep the low pH that this species thrives in. This particular species sifts sand for nutirents. A small grain substrate or even sand is preferred for optimal health.

 

Temperature Range 65°F - 78°F

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pH Range 6.4 - 7.8

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Hardness 10° - 25°

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Breeding Information: Pairs breed with little to no difficulty and lay eggs on a flat surface where the female or both parents look after them.

 

Sexing Information: Males tend to have longer and more pointed anal and dorsal fins.

 

Diet: Carnivorous - should be fed a varied diet of sinking pellets (HBH Shrimp Pellets or Soft and Moist Spirulina), granules such as TetraBits, flake, frozen bloodworm or brine shrimp and live black worms or small earthworms.

 

Temperment: Aggressive particularly against other species.

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species.

 

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Thread-finned Acara (Acarichthys heckelii)