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Blue Pinoy Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

🐟 Blue Pinoy Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

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🐟 Blue Pinoy Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Metallic Steel-Blue Coloration With an Iridescent Sheen • A Philippines-Developed Selectively Bred Strain

 

📋 The Blue Pinoy Angelfish belongs to the "Pinoy" family of angelfish strains, genuinely developed through selective breeding programs originating in the Philippines. This particular strain is genuinely prized for its vibrant steel-blue body and an iridescent sheen that catches the light differently depending on the angle it's viewed from.

Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, standing out especially well against green plant backdrops where its metallic sheen contrasts strongly.

This species forms genuine monogamous breeding pairs, and will readily spawn on vertical surfaces like broad leaves or aquarium glass when conditions are right.

 

🔵✨ Highlights

💎 Genuine Metallic Steel-Blue Body: An iridescent sheen that shifts with viewing angle

🇵🇭 Genuine Pinoy Strain Heritage: Developed through selective breeding in the Philippines

📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")

✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Suitable for beginner and intermediate keepers

🐟 Genuine Planted Tank Centerpiece: Contrasts strikingly against green backdrops

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Pinoy Angelfish

 

📛 Common Name: Blue Pinoy Angelfish

🔬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Cichlidae

🌍 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin) — Pinoy strain developed in the Philippines

📏 Max Size: Up to 15 cm (6")

🧂 Water Type: Freshwater

🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

🧪 pH Range: 6.5–7.5

🧠 Care Level: Easy to Moderate

💖 Temperament: Semi-peaceful; territorial when spawning

🏠 Min Tank Size: 115 L (30+ gallons)

📌 Tank Level: Mid Level

🧬 Stock Type: Captive-bred

⏳ Lifespan: Genuinely 8–10 years with good care

🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods)

🐣 Reproduction: Genuine monogamous pairs; spawns readily on vertical surfaces such as broad leaves or aquarium glass

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