🐟 Golden Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Golden Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Shimmering Golden Body • Long, Elegant Fins • A Classic Domesticated Strain
📋 The Golden Angelfish is a genuinely popular, well-established ornamental strain of Pterophyllum scalare, showcasing a shimmering golden body paired with long, trailing fins and the classic triangular angelfish silhouette.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with its warm golden tones standing out particularly well against green plant backdrops.
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 Shimmering Golden Body: A warm, metallic coloration
⚪ Elegant Trailing Fins: Long, graceful fin extensions
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Widely available and adaptable
🐟 Genuine Community Favorite: Thrives in peaceful groups
🧾 A Quick Look at the Golden Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Golden Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin) — domesticated strain
📏 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
