Angelfish

The angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is an iconic cichlid native to the Amazon and Orinoco River basins of South America. Its instantly recognizable triangular silhouette — created by dramatically elongated dorsal and ventral fins — combined with vertical black striping on a silver body has made it one of the most beloved aquarium fish worldwide. Body length reaches 12–15 cm, but height including fins can exceed 20 cm, making a tall tank (45 cm+ height) essential. Wild-type coloring is silver with black vertical bands, but selective breeding has yielded gold, marble, bicolor, veil-tail, and many other varieties. Angelfish prefer slightly warm, slightly acidic to neutral water (25–30°C, pH 6.5–7.0). Though generally peaceful, they exhibit typical cichlid territorial behavior during breeding: bonded pairs will aggressively defend their spawning area. Small fish such as neon tetras risk predation when kept together. They accept most aquarium foods — pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp — readily. Pairs spawn on flat surfaces and both parents take turns guarding eggs and fry, displaying exceptional parental care.

Pellets, frozen food