Angelfish: Most Recognized Freshwater Fish.

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 Angel fish is from the family of Cichlidae and belongs to the genus of Pterophyllum. These fishes are originally from South America. Different types of these fishes are found in Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Brazil and Peru. These fishes are named after marine angelfish, one should not confuse freshwater angelfish and marine angelfish.

Angelfish bodies are laterally compressed, round in shape and have elongated triangular dorsal and anal fins. Body shape of angelfish helps them to hide among roots and plants. 

Angelfish

Grown angelfish can have body length of 6 inch and height of 8 inch. In a clean environment and with minimal stress angelfish will have a lifespan of 10 to 12 years. These fishes are peaceful in nature and well suited for the community tank with the right set of tan mates.

Different types of Angelfish

  • Silver Angelfish
  • Zebra Angelfish
  • Marble Angelfish
  • Veiltail Angelfish
  • Blushing Angelfish
  • Golden Angelfish
  • Black Lace Angelfish
  • Half-Black Angelfish
  • Gold Marble Angelfish
  • Platinum Angelfish
  • Pearlscale Angelfish
  • Koi Angelfish
  • Albino Angelfish
  • Altum Angelfish
  • Clown Angelfish
  • Leopard Angelfish
  • Ghost Angelfish
  • Smokey Angelfish
  • Blue Angelfish
  • Raven Angelfish

Breeding

It is hard to spot the difference between male and female in angelfish. Adult angelfish will pair-off and breed readily. They clean a flat vertical surface to lay the eggs. Spawning occurs with females laying eggs on the prepared surface and male following with fertilization.

Angelfish can produce 1000 eggs upon spawning and about 300 to 600 fry will hatch. Survival rate of these fries will be low and most of them won't make it to adulthood. 

Tank and Water Conditions

Angelfish will grow quite large, so larger aquariums are preferred. Tall aquariums are best to accommodate their body shape. Decorate aquarium with some broadleaf plants, driftwood arranged vertically. Few floating plants will provide some shaded areas or cover.

Since nowadays most of the angelfish are captive raised, will adjust most of the water conditions. Temperature range of 26 degree to 29 degree C is the best. Maintaining a good filtration system and regular water change is recommended.


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