The angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a semi-aggressive fish that grows to about 6 inches and spends its time in mid-water. It can be kept on its own, in a tank of 30 gallons or more, at 76–84°F and pH 6–7.5.
30 galsmallest tank
6″adult size
76–84°Ftemperature
6–7.5pH
1+group size
Semi-aggressivetemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕Neon tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Neon tetra.
- ✕Cardinal tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Cardinal tetra.
- ✕Ember tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Ember tetra.
- ✕Black skirt tetra: Black skirt tetra nip fins; Angelfish has long fins.
- ✕Serpae tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Serpae tetra.
- ✕Glowlight tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Glowlight tetra.
- ✕Rummy-nose tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Rummy-nose tetra.
- ✕Lemon tetra: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Lemon tetra.
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.