KNOW YOUR ANGEL | The Fish Life
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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.
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.