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9 Final Thoughts Freshwater angelfish are one of the most common and Many fish keepers will be surprised to know that there is a huge variety of different types of angelfish with amazing patterns and colors available, and that’s just what this article is about. Read on to learn about 15 different types of these angelic tropical fish and get some great advice on how to care for them too! What Is An Angelfish? Freshwater angelfish are South American cichlids of the Pterophyllum genus. These graceful and elegant fish are relatively peaceful as far as cichlids go, and are popular as There are 3 wild species of freshwater angelfish known in the freshwater aquarium hobby: • Common angelfish- Pterophyllum scalare Most of the angelfish found in the aquarium trade are varieties of this species. • Altum angelfish- Pterophyllum altum This large species is seen less often but is pretty well known in the hobby. • Leopold’s angelfish- Pterophyllum leopoldi The last species is very rare in the hobby, but is the smallest of the three and does very well in aquariums. 15 Angelfish Types for your aquarium Now that you know a little more about these popular tropical fish, it’s time to dive right in and get to know some of the best types that you can keep in your own fish tank. For each type, I’ll be providing some important information like: • Which species they are • Their size when fully grown • How they look and what makes them unique Check out our YouTube video below from So letâ€...

Aquarium Size: The actual aquarium size is relatively unimportant. However, the number of angelfish per gallon is critical. This figure varies depending on several factors. Size has a lot to do with carrying capacity. Other variables that affect this include, pH, temperature, feeding practices, water changing volume, water changing frequency, strain of angelfish being kept and the overall quality of angelfish you desire to raise or maintain. Keep in mind, the number of angelfish per gallon a tank can handle, will vary immensely from one situation to another. The following would be a very general guideline. • Nickel size bodies 1 angelfish per gallon • Quarter size bodies 1 angelfish per 2 gallons • Silver dollar size bodies 1 angelfish per 3 gallons • Stock ready to be paired 1 angelfish per 5 gallons • Full grown breeding pair 20 gallon tall Aquarium Filter: Good biological filtration can be easily obtained several ways. Angelfish body shapes are not designed for efficient swimming, therefore gentle aquarium filtration is preferred. Lots of water movement will stress them somewhat and cause slower growth due to the increased energy expended to swim against a current. Angels Plus Sponge filters are ideal for fish hatchery situations, where expense is a concern. In show tanks, undergravel filters works well. In a densely populated tank, a whole-tank filter is a very effective option. A very effective secondary filter that will not clog is a fluidized bed filter. In general,...

Angelfish can make a great addition to any aquarium, they can grow quite large, and you can choose between several varieties. Some types will require more water, prefer more or less vegetation, or be more aggressive than others, so we highly recommend doing some research before you make a purchase. We’ve made a list of 13 of the most popular types of Angelfish found in aquariums around the world, and we’re going to take a look at each one and tell you how it differs from the others. We’ll talk about tank size, maximum growth size, defining features, aggression, and more to help you make an educated purchase. The 13 Types of Angelfish These are the thirteen types of Angelfish listed in alphabetical order. 1. Albino Angelfish Image Credit: jointstar, Shutterstock This first strain of 2. Black Lace Angelfish Image Credit: Public Domain Pictures Black Lace Angelfish are rare compared to many of the other Angelfish on this list, so they are usually a bit more expensive a well. This breed doesn’t like noise, so they are not well suited to loud music or main street apartments. They are more relaxed than many of the others, choosing to stay in place over a long swim and aren’t nearly as aggressive. Black Lace Angelfish are also a little more sensitive to cooler temperatures, so you’ll want a reliable heater and accurate thermostat. 3. Black Veil Angelfish Image Credit: Omariam, Shutterstock The Black Veil Angelfish has a dark black color that is slightly darker than the Black Lace...

Angelfishes (lat. Pterophyllum scalare) is a fish kind of Cichlidae family. They are one of the most popular and widespread aquarium fishes. This is a large, gluttonous fish that feeds on fish juveniles and prawns, even though it is rather good-looking and has quite an interesting behavior. It is large with high and flattened from sides body of rather varied coloring – all these made angelfish one of the most spread and popular fishes among aquarists. Contents • 1 History • 1.1 Altum angelfish • 1.2 Angelfish • 1.3 Leopold’s angelfish • 2 Biotope in the wild • 3 Description • 4 Types of angelfish • 5 Difficulties in keeping • 6 Care and keeping in a tank • 6.1 Tank setup • 6.2 Tank plants in a tank with angelfish • 6.3 Water parameters • 6.4 Tank size • 6.5 Filtration • 7 Feeding • 8 Tank mates • 9 Gender differences: male vs female • 10 Breeding History Pterophyllum kind got its name from the Australian zoologist Johann Jakob Heckel (23 January 1790 – 1 March 1857) in 1840. The name origins from the Greek ‘πτερος’ — «a wing,» and ‘φυλλον’ — «a leave» which literally means ‘a wingy leave.’ However, before Heckel, an angelfish was described by two zoologists: Martin Hinrich Carl Lichtenstein (1780 – 1857) and Heckel also deserves credit for defining angelfish as a new separate genus that consists of one kind — Pterophyllum scalaris. After revision in 1862, the generic name remained unchanged, but the kind name’s ending was changed from «scalaris» to «scalare» according to L...

Freshwater angelfish are semi-aggressive and from three different species: scalare, altum, and leopoldi. The fish are found in slow-moving rivers in the Amazon Basin and are easy-moderate to care for. Some freshwater and saltwater angelfish are readily available in pet stores, while others are rare. Care level: Temperament: Color: Lifespan: Size: Easy Semi-aggressive Silver with three black stripes 10–12 years 6 inches Water temperature: Water pH: Tank size: Diet: Scientific name: 76–84 °F 6.5–8.0 30 gallons Omnivore Pterophyllum scalare var. Silver The silver angelfish is one of the most popular freshwater angelfish, and was one of the first Pterophyllum scalare angelfish types to be kept in captivity. This fish is widely used for cross-breeding, and the zebra silver angelfish is one of these cross-bred results. The silver angelfish is a hardy fish with a silver body and three vertical stripes. One black stripe starts below the fish’s red eye and extends downward, while the other two stripes run vertically across the fish’s body. Advertisements Silver angelfish look similar to wild angelfish that live in the slow-running waters of the Amazon Basin. A silver angelfish tank should have rocks, plants, and low lighting to mimic the floodplains, lakes, and tributaries in the Amazon. Keep silver angelfish in a school of six or more. Zebra Angelfish Care level: Temperament: Color: Lifespan: Size: Easy Peaceful Silver body with four to six black or dark brown stripes 10–15 years ...

This post is written to the author's best knowledge and is not intended to be used in place of veterinary advice. In addition, this post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Having angelfish in your aquarium has the potential to be very satisfying. These fish look fantastic and they aren’t that tough to take care of Caring for angelfish will be a good choice if you’re looking to gain experience. You’ll be pleased with how the fish look, and you shouldn’t have too tough of a time getting used to maintaining a fish tank. It might even be good for you to get experience breeding fish. If you’d like to Continue reading to learn about the various angelfish egg and baby stages. You’ll get all sorts of information about breeding angelfish that will help you to have a good experience. Do Angelfish Lay Eggs? Angelfish lay eggs to reproduce, as you would expect. Female angelfish lay the eggs that will then be fertilized by a male angelfish. Females can lay between 100 and 1,000 eggs in just one breeding cycle. It’s also notable that a pair of angelfish can spawn every two weeks. The phrase spawn essentially refers to two angelfish mating. Even though the angelfish don’t mate in a traditional sense, two angelfish will form a pair in order to reproduce. So if you want to breed as many angelfish as possible, then you can have the angelfish spawn and then remove them from the eggs to care for them yourself. Then the angelfish should be abl...