🐟 Longfin Koi Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Longfin Koi Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Vivid Orange, White, and Black Koi-Like Pattern • Long, Flowing Fins • A Selectively Bred Ornamental Strain
📋 The Longfin Koi Angelfish is a genuinely striking selectively bred strain, combining a vivid orange, white, and black koi-like pattern with long, flowing fins that give it a dramatic, showy presence.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with its colorful pattern and elongated fins 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
🎨 Genuine Koi-Like Pattern: Vivid orange, black, and white marbling
⚪ Genuinely Long, Flowing Fins: A dramatic, elegant silhouette
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Widely available and adaptable
🐟 Genuine Ornamental Showpiece: A must-have for display aquariums
🧾 A Quick Look at the Longfin Koi Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Longfin 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)
📌 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
