🐟 Midnight Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Midnight Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Uniform Jet-Black Body and Fins • A Dramatic Aquascaper's Centerpiece
📋 The Midnight Angelfish is a genuinely striking all-black strain of the freshwater angelfish, distinguished by uniform, deep jet-black coloration across the body and fins — a stark contrast to the patterned or striped varieties more commonly seen.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with its solid black form making it a genuinely popular choice for aquascapers seeking dramatic contrast against green plants and lighter substrates.
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 Uniform Jet-Black Coloration: Deep, solid color across body and fins
🌿 Genuine Aquascaper's Favorite: Striking contrast in planted display tanks
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Widely available and adaptable
🐟 Genuine Dramatic Centerpiece: A sought-after solid-color strain
🧾 A Quick Look at the Midnight Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Midnight 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

















