{"product_id":"albino-geophagus-heckelii-albino-threadfin-acara-2-5-3","title":"Albino Geophagus Heckelii- Albino Threadfin Acara 2.5\"-3\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QzGOQd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PwvzCf WEeWWe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ic-x7O45wqXBdlxGM\" role=\"button\" class=\"QwWKjd\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQn7IPegQIARAB\" data-preview-id=\"sv_ql7IaNGZH63k5NoP8rGTiAY_1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe Albino Geophagus Heckelii, or Albino Threadfin Acara, is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003ea pale-colored, albino variant of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-wiz-rootname=\"sQeGi\" class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQgK4QegQIARAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQBA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Threadfin+Acara\u0026amp;sca_esv=15dc1d30ce99afd7\u0026amp;biw=1912\u0026amp;bih=962\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOk91ui6PSqpcto10f8G2XxMjvyCw%3A1757961591833\u0026amp;ei=d13IaOvSMsuy5NoP4sfr6A4\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQgK4QegQIARAE\u0026amp;oq=Geophagus+Heckelii+Albino+description\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJUdlb3BoYWd1cyBIZWNrZWxpaSBBbGJpbm8gZGVzY3JpcHRpb24yCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wVIkw5QAFgAcAB4AZABAJgBhQGgAYUBqgEDMC4xuAEMyAEA-AEC-AEBmAIBoAKOAZgDAJIHAzAuMaAH6gGyBwMwLjG4B44BwgcDMi0xyAcG\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfBCghw6d8ltE2006hGjZt27lYmIpaU9wM0cT9-JY8W_-Hyr8BMYaf9vUTDObZwXD_0t2Vuk4lhFA20Dz6rh96B-BRc8wL5D1HyOaQhkTSEUaz3XKDqcWphunFkYo8w8vCBi-FyuPsZkV2MiF5IqFrK61zDqrzQBq_CHI8kO0gRsD2qJTXeaSVIs2mppXOrNoo8fZrr6iDSHMRfOTOA77SG5sxMWFz8uvDyGZ4Yi16nSQP0j2JpH94uf2lv6tNEN0NesqFimfmcxPZ2loRqWtcwiCq6Xme5WD2LB3xtxDr79vJCzv5op8xzriOK5mrUKdYK7BeqLNZfyu5RcU5PGcFj67xXs5lQ-46PDUcBTARIm\u0026amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThreadfin Acara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echaracterized by red or pink eyes and a body that shows hints of white, pink, and yellow, sometimes developing vibrant orange accents as it matures\u003c\/mark\u003e. These generally peaceful, medium-sized \"eartheater\" cichlids grow to about 6-8 inches and are known for their distinctive thread-like fin filaments, which can also show red or orange. They require a spacious aquarium with a sandy substrate for sifting, plenty of hiding spots, and a varied diet of high-quality food.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"8a9e43e4-382b-42be-a2f6-73d7813a77c6\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQye0OegQIARAF\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInstead of the typical pigmentation, the albino variant has a white to cream body with subtle pink and yellow hues.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"b0820c64-8a7a-44f7-8b84-d1c408e45352\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQye0OegQIAxAB\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eEyes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA defining characteristic is the presence of red or pink eyes.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"941bdc2b-f70f-4737-bf3c-2793369114db\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQye0OegQIAxAD\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe name \"Threadfin\" comes from the delicate, thread-like filaments on their dorsal and caudal fins, which can be accentuated with red or orange.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"0f988478-88e8-4ea9-8e93-58cff22b6605\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQye0OegQIAxAF\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAdults typically reach 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm) in length.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"ec27d9ca-5eda-487d-9c58-8fc6288d6ff8\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQye0OegQIAxAH\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBehavior and Temperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePeaceful:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Albino Heckelii is known for its peaceful nature, making it suitable for community tanks with other peaceful fish species.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"263b94bb-ae75-4228-9036-461d791ffebd\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiCrJ-yttuPAxVFKlkFHSpaJ7oQye0OegQIBRAB\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\"Eartheater\" Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLike other Geophagus, they sift through sand substrates to find food, creating pits and piles in their environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAUQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSemi-Territorial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhile generally peaceful, they can become territorial, especially during breeding, so providing adequate hiding spaces is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHabitat and Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThey require a spacious aquarium with a sandy substrate, rocks, and driftwood for hiding places and swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThey prefer temperatures between 75-82°F (24-28°C) and neutral to slightly acidic water conditions.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"b4d7cd11-5ab4-4c89-858f-9213310eb476\" 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data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs omnivores, they readily accept a varied diet of high-quality pellets, flakes, frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms, and some vegetable matter.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 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