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| Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare |
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| Pronunciation: t
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| Common Name(s): Angelfish |
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| Geo. Origin: Amazon river, Colombia, Brazil and Peru, Oyapock river (French Guiana), Essequibo (Guyana) drainages |
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| Habitat: Slow moving rivers, root tangles |
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| Diet: Omnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 6" |
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| Temperature: 80°F |
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| pH: < 7 |
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| Water Hardness: Soft |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Gold Marble Blushing (Koi) 
Albino Pearlscale 
Photo 3 
Albino Silver - Male 
Black Lace with Super-Veil 
Black Lace Veil 
Black Lace Veil 
Group - Gold Marble Blushing (Koi) 
Gold Blushing (Sunset Blushing) 
Silver Clown Super-Veil 
Photo 11 |
| Photo Credit: Wayne DesLauriers |
| Comments: |
| Perhaps the most popular cichlid, the "Angelfish" has been a staple in the hobby for decades, and for good reason, it's unique body shape and multitude of color strains make it stand out in the aquarium world. It is best to avoid aggressive and boisterous tankmates with scalare. In addition, fin nipping barbs should also be avoided. |
