Shark

Angelfish

Scientific Name	Pterophyllum scalare
Common Names	Albino, Black, Gold, Marbeled Angelfish, etc - seems there is a common name for each color variety.
Size	Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
pH	6 - 7.5
Temperature	74ºF - 84ºF (23ºC - 29ºC)
Water Hardness	5º to 13º dH
Lifespan	8 - 10 years
Origin	Amazon River
Temperament	Generally peaceful, but can be aggressive eaters and may become territorial while breeding.
Breeding	Use pH of 7.0 and a higher temperature of 80°F. They will lay the eggs on a vertical or diagonal surface. Assuming you have a pair, they are not difficult to breed.
Tank Size	20 gallon minium, prefer tall aquariums
Compatible Tank Mates	These fish can be kept with angels: Pleco, Blue Gourami, Opaline Gourami, Dwarf Gourami, Larger Tetras, Bala Shark, Silver Dollar, Kissing Gourami, Corydoras, Serpae Tetra, Silver Dollar, Angelfish, Cherry Barbs, Red Tail Shark, Rosy Barb, White Clouds, Zebra Danio, Clown Loach, Guppy, Platy, Swordtail
Diet / Food	flakes, pellets, freeze dried foods and especially live foods(blood worms, brine shrimp.
Tank Region	Middle
Gender	There are no visible differences between the male and female. Only at spawing will you be able to tell the male from the female. A female has a round "tear-drop" shaped breeding tube and a male has a cone shaped breeding tube.