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Threadfin Acara Acarichthys heckelii

Water: Freshwater

Threadfin Acara photo
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Threadfin Acara photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Acarichthys heckelii
Origin region
Amazon Basin
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
20.00
Minimum tank (L)
240
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.20
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Amazon Basin

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Pit-digger; parental care.

Notes

Elegant filament fins.

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Created: 2025-09-02 23:02:17
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