Marble Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Also known as: Marble Angel, Black Marble Angelfish

A variety of Angelfish

An angelfish strain splashed with black and white marbling, with no two fish patterned alike.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

76–84°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

3–15 dGH

Max size

6 in

Min tank

30 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Groups (5+)

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

10-12 years

Breeding

Egg-depositor

Suitability

Common

Origin

Cultivated form (wild species: Amazon basin, South America)

Keep like standard angelfish: 30 gallons or more, tall, warm and planted. Angels become territorial when pairing and will eat small fish like neons as adults. Avoid fin nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras.