Veiled Angelfish Care Guide
Pterophyllum scalare
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (76–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small invertebrates, insect larvae, crustaceans, and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful medium-sized tetras, Corydoras, peaceful gouramis, bristlenose plecos, and other non-fin-nipping South American community fish.
Good to Know
The Veiled Angelfish is a long-finned ornamental form of Pterophyllum scalare, whose name means “leaf-shaped fin” in reference to its tall, laterally compressed body.
Gender Differences
Males may develop a fuller forehead and are often slightly larger, while females can have a more rounded abdomen and a visible breeding tube when spawning.
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