Freshwater angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
Cichlidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
24-30 °C
pH
6-8
Size
10.5 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Min tank150 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Freshwater Angelfish are elegant cichlids, reaching 10.5cm, requiring a tall aquarium of at least 150L. Maintain water temperatures between 24.0-30.0°C and pH 6.0-8.0. They are omnivores, thriving on a varied diet of flakes, pellets, and frozen foods.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (12)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Banded cichlid Heros severus var. Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Biajaca Nandopsis tetracanthus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue acara Andinoacara pulcher var. Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue streak hap Labidochromis caeruleus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluegray mbuna Melanochromis johannii Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Chessboard cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Cockatoo cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Demon eartheater Satanoperca jurupari Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Fasciatus Shell Dweller Altolamprologus fasciatus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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