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Half-Black 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

Rear half of body solid black, front half silver/gold.

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Created: 2025-08-31 23:24:41
Updated: 2025-08-31 23:24:41
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