✨ Smokey Blue Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
✨ Smokey Blue Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Smokey Color • Metallic Sheen • Graceful Fins
📋 The Smokey Blue Angelfish is a selectively bred variety with a unique smokey gray-blue coloration, a soft metallic sheen, and long, graceful fins. Its subtle yet elegant appearance makes it a favorite among aquarists looking for something distinct from standard strains.
This strain is hardy and captive bred, making it a reliable choice for most aquariums. It thrives in small groups, showing social dynamics, though territorial instincts appear during spawning.
Its unusual coloration, ease of care, and availability make the Smokey Blue Angelfish a beautiful centerpiece fish in planted aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Smokey Blue Color – unique gray-blue tones
⚪ Metallic Sheen – shimmering under aquarium light
📏 Graceful Fins – long and flowing
✅ Captive Bred – hardy and widely available
🐠 Community Friendly – suitable for peaceful aquariums
🧾 A Quick Look at the Smokey Blue Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Smokey Blue Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Amazon 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 spawn on vertical surfaces
















