freshwater
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
medium
Quick stats
๐Size
15cm
๐ชฃMin tank
100L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
24 to 28C
๐งชpH
6.0 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
medium
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care 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.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp. Feed twice daily with variety for best health and colour.
๐ฃBreeding
Lay eggs on flat vertical surface. Both parents guard eggs and young. Remove eggs to raise artificially if they get eaten.
๐คGood tankmates
Large tetras, Corydoras, Gouramis
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Small tetras, Neon tetra, Shrimp
