Angelfish
Animal Information
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Cichlidae
Gender: It is very difficult to determine an Angelfish's gender based solely on their appearance.
Care Information
Type of Water: Freshwater
Origin: Amazon River, Orinoco River, and Essequibo River
Breeding Type: Egg-Layers (Angelfish )
Zayto Fish Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Compatibility: (C, SA) Although commonly labelled at semi-aggresive, some species of fish such as the tetras and plecos will do fine with Angelfish, however, smaller or nippy fish will most likely not do well.
Diet: Omnivore (Tropical Fish Flakes will work fine).
Tank Setup
Requirements: Moderate
Swimming Level (In tank): Middle area
Plantation and Décor: Moderate
Minimum Tank Size: 10+ Gallons (29+ Gallons Recommended)
Temperature: 76-86 Degrees Fahrenheit
Before purchasing, contact your local pet store and ask an associate if this type is right for you.
Symbol Meanings.
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Cichlidae
Gender: It is very difficult to determine an Angelfish's gender based solely on their appearance.
Care Information
Type of Water: Freshwater
Origin: Amazon River, Orinoco River, and Essequibo River
Breeding Type: Egg-Layers (Angelfish )
Zayto Fish Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Compatibility: (C, SA) Although commonly labelled at semi-aggresive, some species of fish such as the tetras and plecos will do fine with Angelfish, however, smaller or nippy fish will most likely not do well.
Diet: Omnivore (Tropical Fish Flakes will work fine).
Tank Setup
Requirements: Moderate
Swimming Level (In tank): Middle area
Plantation and Décor: Moderate
Minimum Tank Size: 10+ Gallons (29+ Gallons Recommended)
Temperature: 76-86 Degrees Fahrenheit
Before purchasing, contact your local pet store and ask an associate if this type is right for you.
Symbol Meanings.
Common Diseases
Velvet
Velvet is very similar to white spot disease, the only difference is the spots are more like a sprinkling white/grayish flour as opposed to white spot's that look like sugar grains. Velvet is caused by poor aquarium water quality which allow the build-up of nitrates and ammonia. Treatment can be found at most local pet stores and should be treated immediately.
Occurrence: High.
Deadly? Yes.
Contagious? No.
Treatment Available? Yes.
Zayto Fish Problem Code:1
Occurrence: High.
Deadly? Yes.
Contagious? No.
Treatment Available? Yes.
Zayto Fish Problem Code:1
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This article is about Angelfish Tropical Fish. In "Diseases" section: this sections simple referrers to most common disease found in this tropical fish species, it does not discontinue the idea or possibility of additional diseases infecting this fish type.