Threadfin Acara & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Acarichthys heckelii · Apistogramma cacatuoides
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
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Threadfin Acara Tank Mates & Compatibility
Threadfin Acara
Acarichthys heckelii
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 & Colombian Shark Catfish (Brackish)
Acarichthys heckelii · Ariopsis seemanni
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulColombian Shark Catfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive
Threadfin Acara & Colombian Tetra
Acarichthys heckelii · Hyphessobrycon columbianus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulColombian Tetra: Mostly Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Common Pleco
Acarichthys heckelii · Hypostomus plecostomus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCommon Pleco: Mostly Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin)
Acarichthys heckelii · Pterygoplichthys pardalis
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCommon Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Common Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish)
Acarichthys heckelii · Synodontis nigrita
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCommon Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish): Mostly Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Common Whiptail Catfish
Acarichthys heckelii · Rineloricaria eigenmanni
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCommon Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Congo Bichir
Acarichthys heckelii · Polypterus endlicheri congicus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCongo Bichir: Aggressive
Threadfin Acara & Congo Puffer (Potato Puffer)
Acarichthys heckelii · Tetraodon miurus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCongo Puffer (Potato Puffer): Highly Aggressive
Threadfin Acara & Congo Tetra
Acarichthys heckelii · Phenacogrammus interruptus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCongo Tetra: Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Contradens Pleco (Snowball Variant)
Acarichthys heckelii · Hypancistrus contradens
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulContradens Pleco (Snowball Variant): Mostly Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Convict Cichlid
Acarichthys heckelii · Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulConvict Cichlid: Aggressive
Threadfin Acara & Copper Harlequin Rasbora
Acarichthys heckelii · Trigonostigma hengeli
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCopper Harlequin Rasbora: Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Corona Rainbowfish
Acarichthys heckelii · Melanotaenia corona
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCorona Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish
Acarichthys heckelii · Melanotaenia duboulayi
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCrimsonspotted Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Crying Whiptail
Acarichthys heckelii · Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo"
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCrying Whiptail: Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Cuban Cichlid
Acarichthys heckelii · Nandopsis tetracanthus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCuban Cichlid: Aggressive
Threadfin Acara & Cuban Gar
Acarichthys heckelii · Atractosteus tristoechus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCuban Gar: Semi-Aggressive
Threadfin Acara & Cuckoo Catfish
Acarichthys heckelii · Synodontis multipunctatus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCuckoo Catfish: Semi-Aggressive
Threadfin Acara & Cupid Cichlid
Acarichthys heckelii · Biotodoma cupido
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCupid Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Cutteri Cichlid
Acarichthys heckelii · Amatitlania cutteri
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCutteri Cichlid: Aggressive
Threadfin Acara & Cyprichromis Leptosoma
Acarichthys heckelii · Cyprichromis leptosoma
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulCyprichromis Leptosoma: Mostly Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Dainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory)
Acarichthys heckelii · Corydoras habrosus
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulDainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory): Peaceful
Threadfin Acara & Debauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish)
Acarichthys heckelii · Pareutropius buffei
Threadfin Acara: Mostly PeacefulDebauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish): Peaceful