Angelfish
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Cichlids · Pterophyllum
- 24–30°C
- pH 6–7.5
- Calm
- 6 in
- Mid
- Mixed
- Semi-agg.!
Predator. Eats any fish that fits in its mouth.
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
Flooded forests of the Amazon basin · flooded forest
- Temperature
- 24–30°C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Adult size
- 6 in · 15 cm
- Flow
- Calm
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Group
- 1+
- Typical price
- $8–30
Predator. Eats any fish that fits in its mouth.
Long fins. Fin nippers will pick on it.
Photo: Rjcastillo, CC BY 4.0