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Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
| Synonyms: | ... |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 6"
(15 cm) Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank: 32" (80 cm), at least 20 inches tall minimum |
| Requirements: | Plants preferred, with plenty of open space, and subdued lighting. pH: 5.5-7.5, H: soft. |
| Diet: | Carnivore mainly. Small live are much appreciated. |
| Breeding: | Male and Female in good pairs will guard and rear their young. A sign of too much tank breeding is them eating their fry. Spawn on vertical surfaces. They come in many color morphs that can interbreed. |
| Sociability: |
Singly, pairs, or in large groups in large tanks. Medium
sized tetras often make good tank mates, small tetras are snacks.
Examples being Black Phantom, Diamond, Black Neon, Red-Eye, and Black Skirt Tetras. These fish are considered semi-aggressive, and are cichlids so will eat small fish even if raised with them. DO NOT MIX WITH FIN NIPPERS... |
| Related Spec: | (Pterophyllum altum) Altum Angelfish |
| Special Info: | This is one of the most popular aquarium fish, with many different color morphs. Can have Fungus problems with their fins. I pro actively treat any I buy from questionable sources for fin rot. Sensitive when first introduced. |



