Red Threadfin Acara 4-5" puffers sandy substrate and abundant cover

sandy substrate and abundant cover provided by driftwood

Subdued lighting helps the fish feel secure while also bringing out the remarkable metallic coloration of mature males

making them a cherished choice among aquarists of all experience levels

with significantly larger aquariums strongly preferred for adult specimens

sometimes golden-olive shading

Red Threadfin Acara 4-5" puffers sandy substrate and abundant coverThreadfin Acara, Acarichthys heckelii, is a distinctive South American cichlid native to the Amazon Basin and surrounding river systems, with a natural range that includes Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Guyana, and portions of the Rio Essequibo drainage. It inhabits slow moving rivers, flooded forests, lagoons, and quiet tributaries with extensive sandy substrates, submerged wood, roots, and leaf litter. These warm tropical habitats provide the soft