Altum Peruvian Highfin Angelfish
Altum Peruvian Highfin Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
Freshwater Angels come in a variety of different colours and patterns, with long wispy fins that flow elegantly behind them.
Though considered semi-aggressive, this behavior is only exhibited from breeding pairs who wish to protect their territory. They do like to live amongst other angels so long as they are provided with enough space. They are peaceful toward other community fish.
Angels can grow to a size of 6 inches from the tip of their nose to the end length of their tail. They are not the most active fish and like to hover around in open spaces of the tank, so they require a tank of at least 30 gallons, more for a large school.
Angels need to be fed a variety of meaty foods such as brine shrimp and vegetables in the form of high-quality flake or pellet food.