Difference between revisions of "Acarichthys heckelii"
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− | + | :Found along mainstream Amazon River in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, including lower parts of the Putumayo, Trombetas, Negro, and Xingu rivers; lower Tocantins and Capim rivers; Branco River (Amazonas basin) in Brazil and Guyana, and the Essequibo River in Guyana.<ref>{{FishBase |id=12258}} Distribution</ref> | |
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− | + | == Sexing == | |
− | + | :Males have longer finnage and are more vibrant in colour. | |
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− | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
+ | :This fish can be aggressive and is quite territorial so should either be in a species tank in male/female pairs or with similar sized robust fish. | ||
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+ | == Diet == | ||
+ | :Will accept most foods including Cichlid [[pellets]] and [[flake]] as well as [[Live food|live/frozen food]] such as [[bloodworm]] and shrimp. | ||
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+ | == Feeding regime == | ||
+ | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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+ | == Environment specifics == | ||
+ | :Must have a soft substrate as this fish will dig, and therefore any décor needs to be secure so it can't fall and injure the fish. | ||
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+ | == Behaviour == | ||
+ | :A territorial Cichlid. | ||
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+ | == Identification == | ||
+ | :An attractive Cichlid with an oval body shape and lateral compression. It has a pointed snout, rounded [[Fish Fins ID#caudal|caudal fin]] and pointed [[Fish Fins ID#Dorsal|dorsal]] and [[Fish Fins ID#anal fins|anal fins]]. The dorsal, caudal and anal fins has extended rays, more evident in males, giving it their common name. It is pale in colour with iridescent scales in blue, red and silver, they have a darker spot into the middle of their flanks on either side. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:07, 13 December 2017
Threadfin Cichlid
Acarichthys heckelii
151 Litres (40 US G.)
11.4-12.7cm (4.5-5 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.2
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
5-15 °d
1:2 M:F
2-6 years
Family
Cichlidae
Contents
Additional names
- Thread-Finned Cichlid, Threadfin Cichlid, Elusive Cichlid, Heckle's Acara, Thread-Finned Acara, Thread-Finned Eartheater
Additional scientific names
- Acara heckelii, Acara subocularis, Acarichthys heckeli, Acarichthys heckelli, Geophagus thayeri
Origin[edit]
- Found along mainstream Amazon River in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, including lower parts of the Putumayo, Trombetas, Negro, and Xingu rivers; lower Tocantins and Capim rivers; Branco River (Amazonas basin) in Brazil and Guyana, and the Essequibo River in Guyana.[1]
Sexing[edit]
- Males have longer finnage and are more vibrant in colour.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish can be aggressive and is quite territorial so should either be in a species tank in male/female pairs or with similar sized robust fish.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including Cichlid pellets and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Must have a soft substrate as this fish will dig, and therefore any décor needs to be secure so it can't fall and injure the fish.
Behaviour[edit]
- A territorial Cichlid.
Identification[edit]
- An attractive Cichlid with an oval body shape and lateral compression. It has a pointed snout, rounded caudal fin and pointed dorsal and anal fins. The dorsal, caudal and anal fins has extended rays, more evident in males, giving it their common name. It is pale in colour with iridescent scales in blue, red and silver, they have a darker spot into the middle of their flanks on either side.
Pictures[edit]
Videos[edit]
Pair nest-building: |
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)
- Aquahobby
- Cichlidae.com
- Fish Profiles
- Seriously Fish
- Practical Fishkeeping - Article on their wild habitat