🐟 Koi Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Koi Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Vivid Koi-Like Marbling of Orange, White, and Black • A Selectively Bred Show Strain
📋 The Koi Angelfish is a genuinely striking selectively bred strain, its coloration marbled in orange, white, and black in a pattern that visually echoes Japanese koi carp — no two individuals carry the exact same pattern.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with its tall body and slow, deliberate swimming style making it a genuine centerpiece in a suitably tall tank.
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 Koi-Like Marbling: A unique orange, white, and black pattern on every individual
🐟 Genuinely Tall-Bodied Centerpiece: Graceful, deliberate swimmer suited to display tanks
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Widely available and adaptable
🌿 Genuine Planted Tank Favorite: Colors stand out beautifully against greenery
🧾 A Quick Look at the Koi Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Koi 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), genuinely taller rather than wide
📌 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
