Moderate
Marble Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
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Majestic freshwater Angelfish (Pterophyllum) add elegance to larger planted aquariums. Available in many colour varieties from wild-type to exotic strains.
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44 products
25–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
25–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
180L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
26–30°C · pH 5.5–7 · 200L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
27–30°C · pH 4.8–6.8 · 300L
26–30°C · pH 5.5–7 · 250L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
24–30°C · pH 6–8 · 160L
24–30°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
24–30°C · pH 6–7.5 · 300L
24–30°C · pH 6–7.5 · 250L
24–30°C · pH 6–7.5 · 200L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
26–30°C · pH 5.5–7 · 200L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
A minimum of 200L for a shoal of 4–6 Angelfish, as they grow to 15cm body length and need vertical space — at least 45cm tall. A pair establishing dominance may need even more room to avoid bullying weaker tank mates.
Angelfish are cichlids and develop territorial behaviour, especially when breeding. They are peaceful in a community context but may eat small fish like Neon Tetras and can bully slower-moving tankmates when paired up. Mixed-size groups reduce targeted aggression.
In theory yes — they share similar water parameters and South American origins — but Angelfish are often carriers of pathogens (like Hexamita) that hit Discus hard. Many experienced keepers avoid mixing them, or only do so with quarantined, disease-free stock.
It's difficult outside of breeding condition. Males often develop a slight forehead hump and may be longer-finned. The only reliable method is observing the breeding tubes when they spawn — the female's is shorter and blunter than the male's pointed tube.
Angelfish are omnivores — feed a varied diet of quality flakes or pellets, supplemented with frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia. Occasional live food like blackworms conditions breeding pairs. Feed twice daily in small amounts.