🐟 Zebra Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
🐟 Zebra Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater Peaceful Community Fish • Genuine Bold Vertical Black Banding Over a Silver Body • One of the Oldest Ornamental Strains
📋 The Zebra Angelfish is a genuinely classic strain, recognized for bold vertical black bands over a silver-to-gold body — typically 3 to 5 dark bands, though some individuals show more depending on genetics.
Like other domesticated Pterophyllum scalare strains, this is a genuinely hardy, captive-bred fish that adapts well to community and planted aquariums, with its striking banded contrast standing out especially well when kept in a small group.
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 Bold Vertical Banding: Typically 3-5 dark bands over a silver body
🏛️ Genuinely One of the Oldest Ornamental Strains: A true classic in the hobby
📏 Moderate Adult Size: Grows up to 15cm (6")
✅ Genuinely Hardy & Captive-Bred: Widely available and adaptable
👥 Genuine Schooling Beauty: Striking when kept in groups
🧾 A Quick Look at the Zebra Angelfish
📛 Common Name: Zebra 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
