Black Lace Angelfish Pterophyllum scalare
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Pterophyllum scalare
Origin region
Amazon Basin (selectively bred)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–30.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–5.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Amazon Basin (selectively bred)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Egg layer.
Notes
Velvety black with some lace-like patterning.