| Angel Fish: |
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Pterophyllum scalare scalare |
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Pterophyllum scalare altum |
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Pterophyllum dumerili |
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P. S. Scalare 7.0 |
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P. S. Altum 5.9 |
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P. S. Dumerili 7.0 |
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Note: Due to these wide differences in pH, ensure you know which species you are buying and have appropriate water conditions met for your fish. Buying locally bred Angels ensure your best chance for successfully keeping this species. |
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74-85 deg. F. |
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They prefer 80-84 |
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7" 15 cm. (Not including the Barbels, which can get much longer) |
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Do not place in tanks smaller than 25 gallons, 50+ gallons is preferred. |
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Egg-layers |
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Flake and pellets . |
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As they grow larger they are known to devour small fishes as well. |
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Bright, but not direct sunlight. |
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Peaceful, very good community fish as long as they have enough room. Can be territorial. |
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A very unique fish, distinguishable by its elongated fins. Several subspecies and a multitude of colors and banding. Most common coloring is silver with blackened spots and bands. However many other colors can be found within the species. |