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Name
Scientific name
Pterophyllum "scalare"
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Angelfish
Photograph credits
All 7 credited
Summary
The angelfish, Pterophyllum scalare, is a cichlid from the Amazon, Essequibo, Oyapock and other rivers of northern South America. Adults re…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 100 cm, Minimum depth 40 cm, Minimum height 50 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–30°C, pH 6–7.4
Hardness
0–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Amazon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The natural range of this species covers parts of Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Peru and Brazil. It's found in numerous river systems, including t…
Habitat
The natural range of this species covers parts of Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Peru and Brazil. It's found in numerous river systems, including t…
Aquarium size
An aquarium measuring 100 ∗ 40 ∗ 50 cm should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
Well planted with tall leafy plants such as Amazon Swords. Gentle water flow preferred. A tall tank of at least 50 cm is recommended for adult fish.
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 30 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.4 Hardness: 0-15 dH
Diet
Omnivorous but wild fish feed predominantly on various items of zoobenthos such as small crustaceans and other aquatic invertebrates. today's tank-bred fish ar…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally a peaceful cichild but may squabble with it's own kind, so best kept in small groups. Good community fish but may eat small fish such as tetras.
Sexual dimorphism
Quite difficult to sex. Males have smaller, pointed genital papillae but this can only usually be seen when spawning. Behaviour may be a better indicator as ma…
Reproduction
Angels spawn on vertical surfaces such as slate, broad-leaved plants or even the aquarium glass. If you have a bonded pair, little needs to be done to ecourage…
Notes
A well known and popular aquarium fish. Angels are available in a number of colour forms including black, gold and koi strains, in addition to the standard sil…
References
References
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