🐟 Bulgarian Seal Point Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Bulgarian Seal Point Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Pale Platinum Body With Bold Dark Seal-Point Markings on the Head and Fins • A Distinguished Eastern European Breeding Line
📋 The Bulgarian Seal Point Angelfish is a genuinely striking selectively bred strain, tracing its development to Eastern European breeding programs. Its pale platinum body is contrasted by bold dark markings concentrated on the head and fins, drawing a visual comparison to the "seal point" pattern seen in Siamese cats.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with the contrast between its pale body and dark points making it a genuine standout centerpiece.
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
⚪ Pale Platinum Body: A genuinely shimmering, near-white base coloration
⚫ Genuine Seal-Point Markings: Bold dark accents concentrated on the head and fins
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Suitable for aquarists of all levels
🐟 Distinguished Breeding Line: A genuinely notable Eastern European strain
🧾 A Quick Look at the Bulgarian Seal Point Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Bulgarian Seal Point Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin) — Eastern European breeding line
📏 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

















