🐟 Marble Pearlscale Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Marble Pearlscale Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Dramatic Black, Silver, and Gold Marbling Combined With the Reflective Pearlscale Gene • No Two Individuals Alike
📋 The Marble Pearlscale Angelfish genuinely combines two distinct traits: a bold black, silver, and gold marbled pattern, and the pearlscale gene, a well-documented mutation that raises and textures the scales into a reflective, diamond-like shimmer under aquarium lighting.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with the combination of bold marbling and pearl-like shimmer making each individual genuinely unique and highly collectible.
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 Dramatic Marbling: A bold mix of black, silver, and gold, unique to each fish
💎 Genuine Pearlscale Gene: Raised, reflective, diamond-like scale texture
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Widely available and adaptable
✨ Genuine Collector's Gem: A highly sought-after combination strain
🧾 A Quick Look at the Marble Pearlscale Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Marble Pearlscale 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

















