Description
Remarks: The Santa Isabel Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) come from the the Rio Negro near Santa Isabel, Brazil.
These fish are commonly imported in as “Santa Isabel Altums” due to their similar body shape, but they are Pterophyllum scalare. Both males and females of these wild type angels have red from their head to the tip of their dorsal upon maturity and when in the right conditions.
Angelfish do best when housed in South American community setups. Pairs may act aggressively when spawning, but the species is typically peaceful overall. Provide them with plenty of tall decorations such as driftwood and sword plants to swim through and use as spawning surfaces.
Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
Common Name: Santa Isabel 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:
Smokey Pinoy Angelfish
Threadfin Acara
Spotted Sailfin Pleco
