Pteophyllum scalare 4″-5″ WILD CAUGHT
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The species in the image, Pterophyllum scalare, is commonly known as the Angelfish. It’s a freshwater fish native to the Amazon River basin in South America and belongs to the cichlid family.
Here are a few notable points about Pterophyllum scalare:
- Appearance: Angelfish have a distinctive triangular body shape with long fins. They typically have silvery or golden bodies with vertical black stripes, though many color variations exist due to selective breeding.
- Size: They can grow up to 15 cm (6 inches) in body length and taller in height due to their long fins.
- Behavior: They are semi-aggressive and are often territorial, especially when breeding. However, they can be housed with other fish in community tanks, as long as the other species are not small enough to be considered prey.
- Water conditions: Angelfish prefer warm water, with temperatures ranging from 24–30°C (75–86°F), and slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
- Diet: Omnivorous, they enjoy a varied diet of flake food, frozen, or live food such as brine shrimp or bloodworms.
- Breeding: They are known for forming monogamous pairs and exhibit parental care, protecting their eggs and young once they spawn.