freshwater

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare
medium
Angelfish

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
15cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
100L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
24 to 28C
๐ŸงชpH
6.0 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
medium
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Tall elegant cichlid requiring a tank at least 45cm in height. Will eat small tetras like neons. Semi aggressive when breeding. Bonded pairs guard eggs diligently and make wonderful parents.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp. Feed twice daily with variety for best health and colour.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Lay eggs on flat vertical surface. Both parents guard eggs and young. Remove eggs to raise artificially if they get eaten.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Large tetras, Corydoras, Gouramis

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Small tetras, Neon tetra, Shrimp

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