02" / 28 CM
sometimes golden-olive shading
making them a cherished choice among aquarists of all experience levels
The species also has prominent odontodes along the body and fins
angelfish are characterized by their triangular body shape and elongated dorsal and anal fins
Red Threadfin Acara 4-5" puffers 02" / 28 CMThreadfin 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