Albino Heckelii (GEOPHAGUS)

Albino Heckelii is a  stunning albino variation of the common Threadfin Acara, this one is rarely seen in comparison to its regular counterpart.

In general, it is relatively peaceful and will not eat anything larger than a few centimeters in size. There are too many species to list, but the majority of tranquil species that thrive in similar environments make for good tankmates.

A list of some naturally co-occurring species can be found in the “habitat” section above for those attempting a biotope-style community.

Particularly aggressive/territorial species and those known to nip at trailing fins should be avoided. This species is kept with freshwater stingrays of the genus Potamotrygon by some aquarists. In some cases, this has worked out well, but in others, the stingrays have attacked them at night.

II. You would love the fish because…

The Albino Threadfin Acara Cichlid (Acarichthys heckelii) is a favorite among numerous cichlid enthusiasts. In addition to red, orange, and violet highlights, adults have a lot of iridescent blue-green and bright yellow markings, especially males. This native of the Amazon can frequently be kept with numerous other species in groups or community tanks.

An aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of hiding places like clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations is ideal for the Albino Threadfin Acara Cichlid. It doesn’t usually eat ornamental plants, but it does like to dig a lot, so driftwood- and rockwork-attached plants are good choices.

Most of the time, this cichlid gets along with other peaceful fish that are too big to be considered prey. Typically, territoriality is at its highest point during spawning. The Albino Threadfin Acara Cichlid should not be kept with dwarf shrimp or other small, delicate invertebrates.

However, larger, more durable invertebrates like snails could be good tankmates in an aquarium that is large enough. Tankmates of other species should be minimized or eliminated entirely if spawning is desired.

The straightforward Albino Threadfin Acara Cichlid is easy to feed. Dry, frozen, and live meaty foods of high quality will all be accepted. Additionally, vegetable matter is required. A diet of quality and variety is essential for this fish’s optimal health and color retention.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

A very peaceful cichlid.

IV. Species compatibility

Golden Tetras or any other small tetras.

V. How to feed this species?

It is possible to provide krill, mussels, shrimp, and other frozen seafood as food. Even a fatty earthworm is appreciated by them. Dry food is not really acknowledged.

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