Cichlid

Angelfish

The Angelfish is an elegant freshwater fish with a distinctive triangular shape and long fins. They are relatively easy to care for but can be semi-aggressive, especially when breeding....

Height (male)

15 cm

Weight (male)

0.01 kg

Lifespan

8–12 years

Grooming

Moderate — regular water changes, filter maintenance

Exercise

Requires tall tank — minimum 100 litres

Origin

South America (Amazon basin)

Coat Type

Long fins with stripes — silver, black, marble, gold

Size

Medium

Temperament

Semi-aggressive, territorial when breeding, elegant, active

Good with children

Exercise & Care

Exercise: Requires tall tank — minimum 100 litres. They need vertical swimming space and plants.

Grooming: Moderate — regular water changes, filter maintenance. They prefer warm, soft water.

Coat: Long fins with stripes — silver, black, marble, gold

Health & Considerations

Known health issues

Ich, fin rot, hole-in-the-head disease, swim bladder issues, aggression injuries

Origin

South America (Amazon basin)

Size category

Medium

About the Angelfish

The Angelfish is an elegant freshwater fish with a distinctive triangular shape and long fins. They are relatively easy to care for but can be semi-aggressive, especially when breeding.

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