Scientific name:

Pterophyllum scalare

Common name:

Angelfish

Sexing:

No distinguishable differences until they are breeding then by the shape of the genital papillae on the male it’s pointed and on the female larger and rounded.

Habitat:

Central Amazon and tributaries.

Food:

All types of food are accepted. Caution should be taken not to over feed angel, as they will readily over-eat.

Care and maintenance:

Best kept in a well-planted aquarium, use some rockwork and driftwood but leave ample swimming area. They are territorial so a larger aquarium is recommended and choose their tank mates carefully; smaller tank mates such as neon tetras are often considered food. Small angels will swim in schools and when larger will pair off, they form nuclear families and are faithful to their mate.

Water conditions:

Soft water <8°dGH, pH 6.5 to 7.0

Temperature:

24°-26°c, 75°-82°F

Size:

Body size around 6” 15 cm

Tank size:

36” (91 cm)