Silver Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) | Medium Sized

About the Silver Angelfish

The Silver Angelfish, scientifically known as Pterophyllum scalare, is a popular freshwater fish characterized by its shimmering silver body, long, flowing fins, and triangular shape. It's known for its elegant swimming style and peaceful nature, making it a favorite in community aquariums. 

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons

Water Temperature: 76-86 °F

Water pH: 6.0-8.0

Social Group: Can live alone, in a breeding pair, or small group. Despite aquarists having kept Angelfish alone within a community aquarium with other species, they thrive in larger community aquariums with a loose social group.

Diet: Carnivorous; Commercial Flakes, Frozen Brine Shrimp or Bloodworms, Tubifex Worms, Live Brine Shrimp

Compatible with: Cardinal Tetras, Rummynose Tetras, Bristlenose Plecos, Apistogramma sp., German Blue Rams, Bolivian Rams, Catfish (Corydoradinae)