Overview
Elegant, tall-finned cichlids available in dozens of colour forms.
Keep Freshwater Angelfish in a well-filtered, mature aquarium with stable parameters. Make water changes regularly and introduce new fish through quarantine.
Natural habitat
Vegetated, slow rivers of the Amazon and Orinoco basins.
Care requirements
- Temperature 24–29 °C
- pH 6.5–7.5
- Diet: Omnivore — flakes, pellets and frozen foods
- Compatibility: Semi-aggressive; may eat very small fish