✨ Red Cap Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
✨ Red Cap Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
White Body • Red Crown • Graceful Fins
📋 The Red Cap Angelfish is a stunning selectively bred variant of the classic angelfish. It features a striking white body, accented by a bright red crown patch on the head, and long, trailing fins that enhance its elegance.
Like other angelfish, it is a social cichlid that thrives in small groups, showing hierarchical social behavior. They are peaceful in community tanks, but may become territorial during breeding.
Their eye-catching color, hardy nature, and availability in the aquarium trade make the Red Cap Angelfish a popular choice for aquarists who want a centerpiece fish.
💡 Highlights
✨ Distinctive Red Cap – vivid head marking stands out
⚪ Elegant White Body – clean base color for contrast
📏 Graceful Fins – long, trailing extensions
✅ Captive Bred – hardy and readily available
🐠 Community Friendly – thrives in small groups
🧾 A Quick Look at the Red Cap Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Red Cap Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Amazon River Basin – South America
📏 Max Size: 15 cm (6")
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 29°C (75 – 84°F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Semi-peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 110 L (30 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to upper regions
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 8 – 10 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – flakes, pellets, frozen foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer – pairs readily breed in aquariums

















