KNOW YOUR ANGEL | The Fish Life

Scientific Name : Pterophyllum scalare

Common Names : There are many types of freshwater angelfish with many different color varieties including: Albino, Black, Gold, Silver, Marbled Angelfish, Koi Angelfish, etc - seems there is a common name for each color variety.

Angelfish Care Level : Easy

Size : Up to 6 inches (15 cm)

pH : 6 - 7.5

Temperature : 74°F - 84°F (23°C - 29°C)

Water Hardness : 5° to 13° dH

Lifespan : 8 - 10 years

Origin / Habitat : Amazon River

Angelfish Temperament / Behavior : A lot of people wonder "are freshwater angelfish aggressive?" They are generally peaceful, but can be aggressive eaters and may become territorial while breeding.

Breeding Angelfish / Mating / Reproduction :Aquarium bred angelfish can breed in 7.5 or lower pH. Angelfish can breed in 78-80F water, but cooler water works as well, the fry just develop slower.They will lay the eggs on a vertical or diagonal surface. Assuming you have a pair, they are not difficult to breed. Read the article on breeding Angelfish for more information.

Aquarium Size : 20 gallon minimum, prefer tall aquariums

Freshwater Angelfish Tank Mates : Jump to profiles of fish that could potentially be kept with this fish:
Pleco, Blue Gourami, Dwarf Gourami, Larger Tetras, Bala Shark

Angelfish Foods : Usually very good eaters, they will take flakes, pellets, freeze dried (re-hydrated before feeding to prevent bloat and other issues - blood worms, brine shrimp) and especially live foods and fresh veggies.

Tank Region : All levels of the aquarium.

Freshwater Angelfish Gender : There are no visible differences between the male and female. Only at spawning will you be able to tell the male from the female. A female has a round "tear-drop" shaped breeding tube and a male has a cone shaped breeding tube. See the How To Sex Angelfish thread on the forum for more details.