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Threadfin Acara Tank Mates & Compatibility

Threadfin Acara

Acarichthys heckelii

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size20 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Threadfin Acara & Macaw Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Bedotia madagascariensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Maingano Mbuna

Acarichthys heckelii · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Maison Reef Peacock

Acarichthys heckelii · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Malawi Eyebiter

Acarichthys heckelii · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Malawi Gar

Acarichthys heckelii · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Malawi Hawk

Acarichthys heckelii · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Malaya Shrimp

Acarichthys heckelii · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Acarichthys heckelii · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Marble Goby

Acarichthys heckelii · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Marbled Bichir

Acarichthys heckelii · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Marbled Hatchetfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Marbled Whiptail

Acarichthys heckelii · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Marlier's Julie

Acarichthys heckelii · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Acarichthys heckelii · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Mayan Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Melanotaenia maylandi

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Mbu Puffer

Acarichthys heckelii · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Melon Barb

Acarichthys heckelii · Haludaria fasciata

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Acarichthys heckelii · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Midas Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Midnight Catfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Acarichthys heckelii · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive