Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, flake food, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare · South America (Amazon River basin)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size6" body, up to 10" tall
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–84°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Larger tetras (Bleeding Heart, Black Skirt), Corydoras, Plecos, Gouramis
Tank mates to avoid
Neon/Cardinal Tetras (will eat them), aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers
Care notes
Tall tank needed due to body shape. Can form mated pairs and become territorial when breeding. Will eat very small fish.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.