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Freshwater Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

Freshwater Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

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Needs a tall tank; grows taller than it is long. Adults will eat neon tetras and other small fish as well as shrimp.

Adult size
6 in
Smallest tank
30 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
75–84 °F
pH · hardness
6–7.5 · 3–15 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, pellets, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — needs 66–74 °FTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would hunt

Easy plants for the same tank

Amazon SwordRed Tiger LotusBacopa MonnieriWater SpriteGiant HairgrassTemple Plant

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.