Albino Threadfin Acara Geophagus - Acarichthys heckelii albino - Live Fish

Albino Threadfin Acara - Acarichthys heckelii ‘albino - Live Fish

The Albino Threadfin Acara, also known as the Heckelii Cichlid or Threadfin Eartheater, is a South American cichlid fish with a red-orange body and red eyes. It's a color variant of the standard Threadfin Acara, and is characterized by its unique appearance due to a lack of melanins, the brown and black pigments that give other fish their color

Behavior: Generally peaceful, but can become territorial during breeding.

Tank mates: Can be kept in groups with other peaceful fish that are too large to be prey. Avoid dwarf shrimp and other small invertebrates, but snails may be suitable in a large enough aquarium

Tank setup: Provide a sandy substrate and lots of hiding places, such as driftwood, clay pots, and rock formations. Plants that attach to driftwood and rockwork are recommended.

Diet: Can eat pellets, flakes, live food, frozen food, and fatty earthworms. 

Origin: Native to the Amazon Basin in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Breeding: Females dig a breeding chamber in the bottom of the tank, and the male defends the entrances. Both parents care for the young after hatching.