CheckMyFishTankAngelfish care
Pterophyllum scalare · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A tall, graceful cichlid that grows large and needs a tall tank.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish. Flakes, small pellets, frozen foods.
Eats fish small enough to fit in its mouth.
Has long fins that fin nippers target.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Angelfish in a 110 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Neon Tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Neon Tetra.
- Cardinal Tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Cardinal Tetra.
- Green Neon Tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Green Neon Tetra.
- Black Neon Tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Black Neon Tetra.
- Ember Tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- Lemon Tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Lemon Tetra.
- Glowlight Tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Glowlight Tetra.
- Serpae Tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Serpae Tetra.
Questions
What size tank does a Angelfish need?
At least 55 gallons. Adults grow to about 6 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Angelfish like?
76 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Angelfish should I keep together?
One is fine. If you keep more, keep one male, since males fight each other.
What do Angelfish eat?
Flakes, small pellets, frozen foods. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish.
Sources
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