Angelfish Scalare Care Guide
Pterophyllum Scalare
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.8 – 7.8
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous (flake/pellet food, live/frozen foods)
Community Compatibility
Fairly peaceful as far as Cichlids go, these can be kept in community tanks but may become aggressive if a breeding pair forms.
Good to Know
Angelfish may be aggressive towards small fish if they outgrow them (if they can fit in the Angelfish's mouth they aren't safe). They are generally peaceful otherwise.
Gender Differences
Males have a more pronounced dorsal fin and a more pointed ventral fin
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