Mystery Freshwater Angelfish – Pterophyllum scalare

Freshwater Angelfish are elegant South American cichlids known for their tall bodies, graceful fins, distinctive swimming style, and engaging personalities. Their dramatic shape and variety of colors make them an impressive centerpiece for planted and tropical freshwater aquariums.

This listing includes one randomly selected freshwater Angelfish. Angelfish are available in many colors and patterns, so the exact variety received will be a surprise.

Mystery Selection

One randomly selected freshwater Angelfish is included.

The exact color, pattern, variety, size, and sex are selected according to availability and cannot be requested or guaranteed. The product photographs are representative examples and do not show the exact fish you will receive.

Fish Care

Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
Common Name: Freshwater Angelfish
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: South America
Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Approximate Adult Body Size: Up to 6 Inches
Approximate Adult Height: Up to 8–10 Inches Including Fins
Minimum Aquarium Size: 29 Gallons
Recommended Aquarium: 40-Gallon Tall or Larger
Water Temperature: 76–82°F
pH: 6.5–7.5
Water Hardness: Soft to Moderately Hard
Diet: Omnivore
Aquarium Level: Middle
Freshwater Only: Yes

Aquarium Requirements

Because of their tall bodies and extended fins, Angelfish require an aquarium with sufficient vertical swimming space. A tall aquarium is preferable to a short or shallow setup.

Provide plants, driftwood, smooth rocks, vertical structures, and open swimming areas. Broad-leaf plants can provide cover and may also be selected as spawning sites by mature pairs.

Maintain stable water conditions with good filtration and gentle to moderate flow. Avoid extremely strong current that forces the Angelfish to struggle constantly while swimming.

Temperament and Tank Mates

Freshwater Angelfish are members of the cichlid family and may become territorial, particularly as they mature or form breeding pairs. Individual temperament may range from relatively peaceful to assertive.

Potential tank mates include:

• Medium-sized tetras

• Peaceful barbs

• Corydoras

• Peaceful plecos

• Larger rasboras

• Compatible gouramis

• Other appropriately sized community fish

Avoid very small fish that may eventually be eaten, aggressive fin-nipping species, and fish that may damage the Angelfish’s long fins.

Compatibility is never guaranteed. Monitor all fish carefully and provide sufficient space, cover, and visual barriers.

Feeding

Angelfish are omnivores and should receive a varied diet. Offer quality tropical or cichlid flakes and pellets supplemented with frozen or freeze-dried brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and other appropriately sized foods.

Feed controlled portions that the fish can consume within a few minutes. Remove uneaten food to maintain good water quality.

Acclimation

Keep the aquarium lights dim or turned off during acclimation. Gradually acclimate the fish to the aquarium’s temperature and water conditions, and never add shipping water to the main aquarium.

Provide a quiet environment after introduction and allow the fish time to settle before offering food. Temporary hiding or reduced coloration may occur while it adjusts.

Fish Quarantine

This fish will ship within a 14-day quarantine window, depending on its current stage of quarantine.

Please allow additional processing time before shipment. Tracking information will be provided once the fish has completed preparation and has been transferred to the carrier.

Live-Fish Shipping

Live fish ship by FedEx Priority Overnight for a flat $39.99 livestock shipping charge. Orders containing $300 or more in qualifying live animals receive free live-animal shipping.

Live-animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday to reduce the risk of weekend carrier delays.

Live Arrival and DOA Guarantee

Your fish is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Please inspect all livestock immediately upon delivery.

Any dead-on-arrival claim must be submitted within 12 hours of the carrier-recorded delivery time. Clear photographs showing the affected animal outside of the shipping water must be included with the claim. Please do not discard the animal or its packaging until the claim has been reviewed.

Claims submitted after the 12-hour reporting window or without the required photographs may not qualify for coverage. Please review our complete Live Arrival Guarantee before ordering.

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Important Livestock Notice

This is a mystery selection. The exact color, pattern, variety, size, and sex cannot be requested or guaranteed.

The product photographs are representative of the fish you may receive. Natural appearance will vary between individual fish.

This is a freshwater fish and must never be placed in a saltwater aquarium.