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(181) Albino Heckilli Geos

(181) Albino Heckilli Geos

$49.99 USD
$49.99 USD
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The term "albino Heckelii" refers to an albino color variant of the Heckel's Cichlid (Symphysodon discus and potentially Symphysodon heckelii, though S. discus is more common in the aquarium trade). Heckel's Cichlids are a type of Discus, native to the Amazon river basin. 
Discus fish are known for their demanding care requirements, making them more suitable for experienced aquarists.

Key Characteristics and Care Guidelines
  • Appearance: The albino variant lacks normal pigmentation, resulting in a whitish or yellowish body color with distinctive red or pink eyes. Like all discus, they have a laterally compressed, disk-like body shape.
  • Size: They can reach a size of 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) in diameter.
  • Lifespan: With proper care, they can live for 10-15 years.
  • Tank Requirements:
    • Minimum Tank Size: A minimum of 50-75 gallons for a single adult is often recommended, but a larger tank (100+ gallons) is required for a group, which is their preferred social structure. They need significant vertical space.
    • Water Parameters: Discus are highly sensitive to water conditions and require pristine, soft, and acidic water.
      • Temperature: High temperature is crucial, typically 82° to 86°F (28° to 30°C).
      • pH: Ideally 5.5 to 6.5.
      • Hardness: Very soft water (1-4 dGH).
    • Water Changes: Frequent, large water changes (50% or more weekly, sometimes more often) are essential to maintain water quality.
  • Diet: They are carnivorous and need a high-protein diet. They should be fed multiple times a day with high-quality prepared foods, bloodworms, high-protein flakes/pellets, and sometimes specialized discus mixes.
  • Social Behavior: They are schooling fish and thrive in groups of at least 5-6 individuals. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial during breeding.
  • Compatibility: They are best kept in a species-only tank due to their specific high-temperature and soft-water requirements, which are often incompatible with other tropical fish. Peaceful bottom-dwellers like Corydoras catfish that can tolerate the high temperatures might be possible tank mates. 
The Albino Heckelii (full name, the Albino Threadfin Acara; Acarichthys heckelii 'albino' variant) is a visually striking and relatively peaceful South American cichlid prized for its pearl-white to red-orange body, flowing fins, and distinctive red eyes. It is a captive-bred color form of the standard Threadfin Acara and is known for its graceful appearance and bottom-dwelling, sand-sifting behaviors.
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