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Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Also known as freshwater angelfish, angel, 神仙鱼, 燕鱼, ikan angel

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Tall, flat cichlid with long fins. Many colour forms: silver, marble, koi, platinum, black.

Care at a glance

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi
Adult size: 15 cm
Temperature: 24 to 30 °C
pH: 6 to 7.5
Smallest tank: 120 litres
Keep as: Groups of 5 or more when young; pairs off
Diet: Omnivore: pellets, frozen bloodworm, mysis
Swims: Middle of the tank
Lifespan: 10 years
Water: Freshwater
Wild range: Amazon basin

Breeding

Pairs lay eggs on a leaf or slate and guard them. Remove the slate to hatch artificially if the pair eats the eggs.

Good to know

Eats neon tetras and other small fish once adult. Needs a tall tank.