Angelfish Pterophyllum scalare
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Pterophyllum scalare
Origin region
Amazon Basin
Care level
intermediate
Level in tank
mid
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
180
Temperament
semi-aggressive
Diet
omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–29.0
pH
6.00–7.40
GH (dGH)
1.0–8.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–5.0
Habitat & environment
Amazon Basin
Feeding
omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Pair spawns on vertical surfaces.
Notes
Tall tanks. May eat small tetras.