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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 & Reticulated Stingray (Teacup Ray)

Acarichthys heckelii · Potamotrygon orbignyi

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulReticulated Stingray (Teacup Ray): Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Rhomb Barb

Acarichthys heckelii · Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRhomb Barb: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Riffle Shrimp

Acarichthys heckelii · Australatya striolata

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRiffle Shrimp: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Ivanacara adoketa

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Rose Danio

Acarichthys heckelii · Danio roseus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRose Danio: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Rosy Barb

Acarichthys heckelii · Pethia conchonius

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRosy Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Rosy Finned Tetra

Acarichthys heckelii · Hyphessobrycon rosaceus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRosy Finned Tetra: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Rosy Red Minnow / Fathead Minnow

Acarichthys heckelii · Pimephales promelas

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRosy Red Minnow / Fathead Minnow: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Royal Farlowella Catfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Sturisoma panamense

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRoyal Farlowella Catfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Royal Pleco (L190)

Acarichthys heckelii · Panaque nigrolineatus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRoyal Pleco (L190): Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Ruby Green Hap

Acarichthys heckelii · Haplochromis sp. 'Ruby Green'

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRuby Green Hap: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Rummy-Nose Tetra

Acarichthys heckelii · Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRummy-Nose Tetra: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Rummynose Rasbora

Acarichthys heckelii · Sawbwa resplendens

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRummynose Rasbora: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Rusty Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Iodotropheus sprengerae

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulRusty Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Saddled Bichir

Acarichthys heckelii · Polypterus endlicheri

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

Threadfin Acara & Sailfin Molly

Acarichthys heckelii · Poecilia latipinna

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSailfin Molly: Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Sajica Cichlid (T-Bar Cichlid)

Acarichthys heckelii · Amatitlania sajica

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSajica Cichlid (T-Bar Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Salvini Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Trichromis salvini

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

Threadfin Acara & San Juan Cory

Acarichthys heckelii · Corydoras bilineatus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSan Juan Cory: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Saulosi Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Chindongo saulosi

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSaulosi Cichlid: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Scarlet Badis

Acarichthys heckelii · Dario dario

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulScarlet Badis: Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Scat (Brackish)

Acarichthys heckelii · Scatophagus argus

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulScat (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Schwartz's Cory

Acarichthys heckelii · Corydoras schwartzi

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSchwartz's Cory: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Scissortail Rasbora

Acarichthys heckelii · Rasbora trilineata

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulScissortail Rasbora: Peaceful