Angelfish

Scientific name: Pterophyllum scalare Common name: Angelfish Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 12 - 15 cm (4.72 - 5.91 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 5.3 - 7.6 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 0 - 18°N (0 - 321.43ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 23 - 29 °C (73.4 - 84.2°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning Where the species comes from: South America Temperament to its own species: peaceful Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful Usual place in the tank: Middle levels Feeding Granules, tablets, tubifex, small worms, spinach, lettuce. Sexing Nearly impossible. The best way how to determine their sex is when it comes to breeding. Breeding Egg-layers. Eggs are usually laid on a rock, but it can be plant sometimes. There aren’t any problems with laying eggs and hatching the fry. However, you should remove the fry or parents after newborns are free-swimming. Otherwise, fry could be eaten. Lifespan 7 years or even more. Pictures Thanks to Jeff Catalina, Tom and Lorna Marie Kemble and Louise who have allowed us to use their pictures. Also thanks to Ala and Johan. The below-shown pictures were bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk