Marble Angel Fish

Marble Angelfish are a beautiful and popular variety of freshwater angelfish (scientific name: Pterophyllum scalare) known for their striking black, white, and silver marbled patterns. Here’s a quick care guide and interesting facts:

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🌊 Marble Angelfish Overview
• Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
• Family: Cichlidae
• Origin: Amazon River Basin, South America
• Lifespan: 8–12 years
• Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall; body length 4–5 inches

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🐠 Appearance
• Unique marbled patterns of black, white, and gray or silver.
• Tall, triangular dorsal and anal fins with graceful movement.
• Each fish has a slightly different pattern — no two are identical!

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🧪 Tank Requirements.
• Water Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
• pH Level: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (3–10 dGH)
• Filtration: Gentle flow; they dislike strong currents.

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🍽️ Diet
• Omnivorous: Accepts flakes, pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and plant matter.
• Feed 2–3 times daily in small amounts.

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👥 Behavior and Tankmates
• Semi-aggressive, especially during breeding.
• Best kept in a group of 4–6 when young; can become territorial as they mature.
• Compatible with peaceful fish like:
• Corydoras
• Gouramis
• Tetras (larger types)
• Mollies (if water parameters match)

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🐣 Breeding
• Monogamous pairs form naturally.
• Lay eggs on flat surfaces (e.g., plant leaves or glass).
• Both parents guard eggs and fry.

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🌿 Ideal Tank Setup
• Plants: Java fern, Amazon sword, Anubias.
• Driftwood and rocks for hiding.
• Tall tanks are preferred due to their body shape.