🐟 Half Black Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Half Black Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Sharply Divided Coloration — Silver-White Front, Deep Black Rear • Contrast Intensifies With Maturity
📋 The Half Black Angelfish is a genuinely striking strain, sharply divided down the body into two contrasting halves: a silver-white front and a deep black rear. This pattern genuinely develops and intensifies as the fish matures, often becoming most distinct in adulthood.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with its bold two-tone pattern standing out dramatically against green 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 Half Black Pattern: Sharp silver-to-black divide across the body
📈 Genuinely Intensifies With Age: The contrast becomes most distinct in adulthood
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Widely available and adaptable
🐟 Genuine Collector's Favorite: A bold, popular ornamental strain
🧾 A Quick Look at the Half Black Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Half Black 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

















