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       Angelfish
   DIR By: squish
       Date: August 16, 2021, 11:40 am
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       Angelfish
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       Graceful
       Possibly the most recognized freshwater fish in the aquarium
       hobby, angelfish belong to the family Cichlidae. Admired for
       their graceful swimming behavior, angelfish make stunning
       additions to large community aquariums. Wild caught angelfish
       are rare in the aquarium hobby, with most fish for sale being
       captive raised. Wild angelfish are silver with black vertical
       stripes, however, through selective breeding, many color
       patterns as well as long-finned varieties, known as “veiltails”,
       have been developed over the years. Most angelfish sold in the
       hobby are Pterophyllum scalare, however, P. altum is
       occasionally available. A third species, P. leopoldi, the
       smallest and most aggressive species of angelfish, is almost
       never seen.
       An Angelfish's Natural Habitat
       Angelfish are native to a large area of tropical South America,
       including much of the Amazon River system. In their natural
       habitat, they are found almost exclusively in quiet, slow moving
       water. In the wild they prefer dimly lit areas, under
       overhanging vegetation or among trees that have fallen into the
       river.
       Water Requirements for Angelfish
       Captive raised angelfish accept a wide range of water
       conditions, although they prefer slightly warmer water. pH
       should be between 6.8 and 7.8, with hardness between 3° and 8°
       dKH (54 to 145 ppm). Temperature is best kept between 78° and
       84° F. Maintain good filtration and perform water changes of 10%
       weekly or 25% every other week an Aqueon Aquarium Water Changer
       or Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner. Don’t forget to treat tap water
       with Aqueon Water Conditioner before refilling your tank!
       Housing Recommendations for Angelfish
       Angelfish grow to be quite large and will require an aquarium of
       55 gallons or larger when full grown. Tall aquariums are best,
       to accommodate their body shape. Water flow should be gentle,
       and décor should include large broadleaf plants and driftwood
       that is arranged vertically to simulate downed branches and
       trees. A few floating plants can also be added to provide shaded
       areas and cover. Substrate should be fine to medium grade,
       smooth surfaced gravel, as angelfish like to forage along the
       bottom for food.
       Behavior/Compatibility for Angelfish
       While angelfish are generally peaceful fish, they are cichlids
       and can be aggressive toward one another, especially when
       attempting to pair off and spawn. Also, they will not hesitate
       to eat smaller fish. This does not mean they are aggressive, as
       many aquarists believe; like most fish, they are opportunistic
       and will eat anything that fits into their mouth. Suitable tank
       mates include larger tetras and rasboras, gouramis, peaceful
       barbs, rainbowfish, corydoras and other medium-sized catfish.
       Angelfish can also be kept with discus in larger aquariums, if
       the temperature is maintained above 82° F.
       What do Angelfish Eat?
       Angelfish will feed at the surface or mid-water, however, in
       nature they often forage along the bottom looking for worms and
       small crustaceans. They are omnivores and will thrive on Aqueon
       Tropical Flakes, Color Flakes, Tropical Granules and Shrimp
       Pellets. Frozen and live foods can also be fed as treats or to
       help induce spawning. For best results, rotate their diet daily
       and feed only what they can consume in 2 to 3 minutes, once or
       twice a day.
       Angelfish Breeding Level – Intermediate
       Adult angelfish will pair off and spawn readily. They clean a
       flat vertical surface on which to lay their eggs and chase other
       fish away. Spawning occurs with the female laying rows of eggs
       on the prepared surface and the male following, fertilizing
       them. Unfortunately, most captive angelfish have lost the
       rearing instinct and usually eat their own eggs or fry. Breeders
       induce pairs to spawn on vertical pieces of slate or other
       material, which they remove to hatchery aquariums for raising.
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       Re: Angelfish
   DIR By: Dory
       Date: October 16, 2021, 9:47 pm
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       I always love the Angelfish.
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