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Red Shoulder Manacapuru Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

✨ Red Shoulder Manacapuru Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

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Red Shoulder Manacapuru Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

Red Mark • Wild Heritage • Collector’s Choice

 

📋 The Red Shoulder Manacapuru Angelfish is a spectacular wild-type variant named after its origin, the Rio Manacapuru in Brazil. It displays a brilliant red-orange shoulder patch, a silver body with faint vertical bars, and long, elegant fins that give it a majestic appearance.

This strain is prized for its wild lineage, natural beauty, and strong coloration. Like other angelfish, it is a social cichlid that thrives in small groups, though territorial behavior emerges during breeding.

Its rare availability, wild heritage, and stunning coloration make the Red Shoulder Manacapuru Angelfish a collector’s favorite centerpiece fish.

 

💡 Highlights

Red Shoulder Marking – vivid red-orange patch near gills
Silver Body – accented with faint vertical bars
📏 Graceful Fins – long, flowing extensions
Wild & Captive Bred – prized for natural beauty
🐠 Collector’s Choice – sought-after centerpiece fish

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Red Shoulder Manacapuru Angelfish

 

📛 Common Name: Red Shoulder Manacapuru Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Rio Manacapuru, Amazon Basin – Brazil
📏 Max Size: 15 cm (6")
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 29°C (75 – 84°F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Semi-peaceful, territorial when breeding
🏠 Min Tank Size: 150 L (40 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 spawn on vertical surfaces

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