Description
Albino Threadfin Acara – A Rare Beauty with Graceful Fins
The Albino Threadfin Acara (Acarichthys heckelii) is a stunning and uncommon freshwater cichlid, admired for its pale ivory-gold coloration, flowing thread-like finnage, and calm demeanor. This albino variant of the classic Threadfin Acara stands out with its luminous body, soft red or pink eyes, and long, delicate fin extensions that trail behind as it swims with effortless elegance.
Native to the slow-moving rivers of South America, the Albino Threadfin Acara is a peaceful species that can coexist with similarly tempered fish. It thrives in a well-decorated tank with soft substrate, gentle filtration, and plenty of hiding spots, and it's ideal for hobbyists looking for a unique yet manageable cichlid.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Creamy white to golden body with red or pink albino eyes and elegant thread-like fin extensions
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Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial—suitable for calm community tanks
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Size: Can reach 6–8 inches in adulthood
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 55 gallons with soft, warm water and a natural setup with rocks and plants
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Diet: Omnivorous—accepts pellets, flakes, and frozen/live foods
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Compatibility: Best with peaceful or semi-aggressive species of similar size
The Albino Threadfin Acara combines rare beauty, gentle movement, and a peaceful presence—making it an exceptional addition to any aquarist's collection.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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