Blue Leopardskin Angelfish Care Guide
Pterophyllum scalare
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous diet of quality pellets and flakes supplemented with frozen or live foods suits this angelfish.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful medium-sized tetras, Corydoras catfish, peaceful plecos, and other non-fin-nipping South American community fish.
Good to Know
The Blue Leopardskin Angelfish is a selectively bred colour form of Pterophyllum scalare, named for its blue-grey body and leopard-like patterning.
Gender Differences
Males and females are difficult to distinguish outside breeding, although mature males may have a broader forehead and females may develop a fuller abdomen when carrying eggs.
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