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Geophagus heckelii ( Threadfin Acara or Heckelii Threadfin) MEDIUM
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Geophagus heckelii ( Threadfin Acara or Heckelii Threadfin) MEDIUM

The Geophagus heckelii, also known as the Threadfin Acara or Heckelii Threadfin, is a South American cichlid from the northern Amazon Basin according to Aquatics Unlimited. They are characterized by their golden-brown to beige body with darker vertical bars, and unique thread-like extensions on their dorsal and anal fins. They are known for their "eartheater" behavior, sifting through the substrate for food.

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Tank-Mate Compatibility

Compatibility data for American Cichlid (Various (Geophagus, Convict, etc.))

Temperature

7282°F

pH Range

67.5

Min Tank Size

40 gal

Temperament

semi-aggressive

All Species Compatibility

Incompatible

Neon Tetra

Most American cichlids will eat small tetras.

Caution

Guppy

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Betta

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Corydoras

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Angelfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Molly

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Platy

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Swordtail

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Cherry Barb

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Harlequin Rasbora

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Dwarf Gourami

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Bristlenose Pleco

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Otocinclus

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Incompatible

Cherry Shrimp

Cichlids will eat shrimp on sight.

Caution

Amano Shrimp

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Nerite Snail

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Mystery Snail

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Tiger Barb

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Danio

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Rainbowfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Clown Loach

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Incompatible

African Cichlid

Different water requirements (alkaline vs neutral) — do not mix.

Caution

Knifefish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Goldfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Puffer

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Catfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

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