🐟 Smokey Blue Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Smokey Blue Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Smokey Gray-Blue Coloration With a Soft Metallic Sheen • Distinct From the Gray-Charcoal Smokey Strain
📋 The Smokey Blue Angelfish is a genuinely distinctive selectively bred strain, featuring a smokey gray-blue coloration paired with a soft metallic sheen, distinct from the more charcoal-toned Smokey Angelfish strain.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with its subtle yet elegant appearance making it a favorite among aquarists seeking something distinct from standard strains.
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 Smokey Gray-Blue Coloration: A soft metallic sheen under aquarium lighting
⚪ Genuinely Elegant & Subtle: Distinct from standard silver and patterned strains
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: A reliable choice for most aquariums
🐟 Genuine Planted Tank Centerpiece: Elegant and understated
🧾 A Quick Look at the Smokey Blue Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Smokey Blue 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
