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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 & Smallmouth Bass

Acarichthys heckelii · Micropterus dolomieu

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSmallmouth Bass: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Snakehead Fighter

Acarichthys heckelii · Betta channoides

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Snowball Shrimp

Acarichthys heckelii · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSnowball Shrimp: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Acarichthys heckelii · Chindongo socolofi

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Sorong Rainbowfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Melanotaenia fredericki

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSorong Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Sparkling Gourami

Acarichthys heckelii · Trichopsis pumila

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Spot Pangasius

Acarichthys heckelii · Pangasius larnaudii

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSpot Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Tanganicodus irsacae

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSpotfin Goby Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Spotted Gar

Acarichthys heckelii · Lepisosteus oculatus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Spotted Headstander

Acarichthys heckelii · Chilodus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Acarichthys heckelii · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Spotted Rainbowfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Glossolepis maculosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Acarichthys heckelii · Chaetostoma milesi

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Acarichthys heckelii · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Acarichthys heckelii · Apistogramma steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Sterba's Corydoras

Acarichthys heckelii · Corydoras sterbai

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Striped Raphael Catfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Platydoras armatulus

Ideal Tank Mates
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Threadfin Acara & Stripefin Eartheater

Acarichthys heckelii · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulStripefin Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Sturgeon Catfish

Acarichthys heckelii · Platystomatichthys sturio

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSturgeon Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Acarichthys heckelii · Otopharynx lithobates

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Sumo Loach

Acarichthys heckelii · Schistura balteata

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSumo Loach: Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Sunset Hap

Acarichthys heckelii · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Not Recommended
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Threadfin Acara & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Acarichthys heckelii · Xiphophorus variatus

Possible with Caution
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful