The angelfish is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family. There are two types of angelfish: freshwater angelfish and saltwater angelfish. This guide will focus on freshwater angelfish.
Angelfish are popular among aquarists because of their unique arrowhead bodies with beautiful, flowing fins. Although angelfish are usually peaceful, the fish are known to prey upon small fish and fight amongst fish of their kind, especially during breeding season.
Scientific name: Pterophyllum
Common names: Angelfish
Distribution: Tropical South America
Size: 3–4 inches
Life expectancy: 10–12 years
Color: Black, silver, or gold, with vertical black bands
Diet: Omnivore
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
Temperature: 75–82°F (25–28°C)
pH: 6.8–7
Hardness: 4–12 dGH
Care level: Easy
Breeding: Egg layer
Origin
Angelfish are native to tropical South America, including most of the Amazon water system in French Guiana, Brazil, Guyana, Columbia, and Peru. The fish are commonly found in slow-moving streams, floodplains, and swamps, in warm, acidic water with no salinity.
The fish’s natural habitat is swampy with a sandy riverbed and lots of vegetation. Although this water is swampy, it isn’t dirty — sunlight can easily penetrate the water and reach the fish.
Adult Size & Lifespan
Fully-grown adult angelfish reach a body length of three or four inches and a height of six inches. Female angelfish have smaller, more rounded bodies than male angelfish.
The average lifespan of an angelfish is 10 to 12 yea
Availability
Angelfish are commonly available to buy online and in pet stores like docabi.in
When buying angelfish for a freshwater tank, make sure to buy freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum) not marine or saltwater angelfish (Pomacanthidae). Saltwater angelfish are more common than freshwater angelfish.
The average cost of an angelfish is $8 to $40, depending on the fish’s markings. Marbled angelfish are the most expensive angelfish. You can find angelfish in the following online stores:
Aquariumfish.net, which sells several color variations of angelfish, including gold angelfish.
Arizona Aquatic Gardens, which sells more than 20 types of freshwater angelfish, including albino color variation
size (1.5″-2.5″)
