Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare — Tall graceful cichlid; needs height. Will eat fish small enough to swallow.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Pterophyllum scalare |
|---|---|
| Type | cichlid |
| Adult size | 6" |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal |
| Group size | 1+ |
| Temperament | semi_aggressive |
| Temperature | 78-84°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| GH | 3-12 |
| Diet | Flake, pellets, frozen foods |
| Swimming zone | middle |
| Care level | moderate |
| Plant-safe | Yes |
Aquascape plans stocked with Angelfish
- 40-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 40-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 40-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 55-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 55-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 55-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 75-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 75-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 75-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Biotope Aquascape (Intermediate)