What tank size does a Long-nosed Angelfish need?

A Long-nosed Angelfish requires a minimum tank size of 150 litres (40 US gallons).

What do Long-nosed Angelfish eat?

Long-nosed Angelfish are Omnivorous; requires a varied diet of flake foods, live, and frozen foods..

Are Long-nosed Angelfish aggressive?

Long-nosed Angelfish are classified as semi-aggressive. Best kept in well-planted tanks with other peaceful species, requires vertical space for swimming.

What temperature do Long-nosed Angelfish need?

Long-nosed Angelfish thrive in water temperatures between 24–30°C (76–86°F).

How hard is it to breed Long-nosed Angelfish?

Breeding Long-nosed Angelfish is considered moderate.

Long-nosed Angelfish Care Guide

Pterophyllum leopoldi

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Bioload Score

4000

Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater

Max Size: 15.0 cm / 5.9"
Temperature: 24–30°C (76–86°F)
pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
Min Tank Size: 150L (40 gal)
Min Group Size: Can be kept alone
Tank Level: Bottom
Origin: South America
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Difficulty: Advanced
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate

Diet

Omnivorous; requires a varied diet of flake foods, live, and frozen foods.

Community Compatibility

Best kept in well-planted tanks with other peaceful species, requires vertical space for swimming.

Good to Know

Long-nosed Angelfish, the smallest of the angelfish species, are known for their unique shape and somewhat more timid nature.

Gender Differences

Difficult to distinguish sexes visually.

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