KNOW YOUR ANGEL | The Fish Life
Scientific Name : Pterophyllum scalare <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Angelfish Care Level : Easy <br /> <br />Size : Up to 6 inches (15 cm) <br /> <br />pH : 6 - 7.5 <br /> <br />Temperature : 74°F - 84°F (23°C - 29°C) <br /> <br />Water Hardness : 5° to 13° dH <br /> <br />Lifespan : 8 - 10 years <br /> <br />Origin / Habitat : Amazon River <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Aquarium Size : 20 gallon minimum, prefer tall aquariums <br /> <br />Freshwater Angelfish Tank Mates : Jump to profiles of fish that could potentially be kept with this fish: <br />Pleco, Blue Gourami, Dwarf Gourami, Larger Tetras, Bala Shark <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Tank Region : All levels of the aquarium. <br /> <br />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.
