Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
The angelfish is an elegant and majestic South American cichlid, perfect for large community tanks.
Intermedio
🐟 Cardumen
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15.00 cm
Maximum Size
🐠
200 L
Minimum Tank
⏱️
10 años
Lifespan
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Water Parameters
pH
6.0 - 7.5
0 Ácido
7 Neutro
14 Básico
🌡️ Temperatura
24.0° - 28.0°C
10°C Frío
25°C Templado
40°C Caliente
💎 Dureza (GH)
3 - 10 dGH
0 Blanda
15 Media
30 Dura
🧪 Alcalinidad (KH)
1 - 5 dKH
0
10
20
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Water Flow
Bajo
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Lighting
Moderada
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Behavior & Personality
Generally peaceful but may eat very small fish. Territorial during breeding.
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Temperament
Semi-agresivo
🐠
Social
Cardumen
⚡
Activity
Moderada
⚔️
Aggression
4/10
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Minimum Group
4 peces
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Care & Maintenance
Needs tall tanks (minimum 50cm height). Keep in groups of 4-6 specimens.
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Feeding
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae.
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Breeding
Form stable pairs. Lay eggs on vertical surfaces like broad leaves.
