Description
Remarks: The red devil koi angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a line bred koi angelfish that has genes to be even more red and orange. The coverage on these fish is very high but patterns may vary. Juveniles may appear more yellow/orange, but as they mature the color will become more red/orange.
Angelfish are easy-going cichlids that do well in almost any community tank. Captive bred specimens can tolerate a wide range of pH values and are typically peaceful enough to be kept with most tetras and other peaceful South American cichlids. Due to their long ventral fins, we do not recommend keeping them with very nippy fish such as tiger barbs or zebra danios.
Breeding Angelfish can often be achieved by giving them a vertical, flat surface to spawn on, such as a leaf of an Amazon Sword or a piece of slate leaning against the wall. Fry will be cared for until a few weeks after they are free swimming, though you can remove the fry or eggs and hatch them artificially if you wish. It is usually best to isolate breeding pairs in their own tank when spawning as they can become territorial.
Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
Common Name: Red Devil Koi Angelfish
Max Size: 6″
pH: 6.0-7.5
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Medium schooling fish, similarly sized South American cichlids, catfish, plecos
Tank Mate Options:
Platinum Angelfish
Threadfin Acara
Electric Blue Acara
