Angelfish care
Pterophyllum scalare
Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 150 liters (40 US gallons). Keep it at 24–30 °C (75–86 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumSemi-aggressiveEats small fishLong, delicate fins
Adult size15 cm · 5.9 in
Smallest tank150 L · 40 gal
Temperature24–30 °C · 75–86 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)MollyBristlenose plecoDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachNerite snailMystery snailPearl gouramiRosy barbCommon plecoClown pleco
Avoid with
Neon tetraTiger barbEmber tetraChili rasboraCelestial pearl danioEndler's livebearerCherry shrimpAmano shrimpBlack skirt tetraSerpae tetraBuenos Aires tetraParadise fish
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
Pez ángel (escalar)Acará-bandeiraScalaireSegelflosser (Skalar)ScalareMelek balığı