Angelfish: Most Recognized Freshwater Fish.
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 Marbl...