Angel Fish





General

  • Geographic Origin:
  • Latin Name: , p. scalare, pterophyllum altum, pterophyllum scalare, p. altum, pterophyllum leopoldi, pterophyllum, p. leopoldi
  • Other Names & Variants:
    • Angelfish
    • Freshwater angelfish
    • Gold Angelfish
    • Koi Angelfish
    • Marble Angelfish
    • Black Angelfish
    • Albino Angelfish
    • Silver Angelfish
    • Pearlscale Angelfish

Characteristics

  • Colors: Black , Gold , Orange , Silver , White , Yellow
  • Lifespan: 9.6 - 11.2 years
  • Average Size: 5.6 inches
  • Temperament: Communal
  • Breeding Style: More research required
  • Substrate Preference: Sand, Sand or Mud, Gravel, Smooth River Rocks, Pebbles
  • Swim Zone: Middle

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Angel Fish.

  • Blanched Vegetables
  • Bloodworms (frozen)
  • Brine Shrimp (frozen)
  • Brine Shrimp (live)
  • Flakes
  • Mysis Shrimp (frozen)
  • Mysis Shrimp (live)
  • Pellets
  • Tubifex Worms
  • Water Fleas (live)

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

  • Water Flow Preference: Slow
  • pH: ph_more_info 6.26 - 7.3
  • Temperature: 75.8°F - 82.8°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.

The Angel Fish is best kept in groups of 6.


References and Additional Information