{"product_id":"black-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","title":"Black Angelfish | Pterophyllum scalare","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Angelfish is pure, velvety midnight from fin to fin - a dramatic, all-dark form of the classic angel that looks stunning against green plants and pale sand. It is a tall, graceful cichlid reaching around 15cm in body length and considerably taller across its trailing fins, so it needs a deep aquarium. Peaceful with the right tankmates, though it will treat very small fish as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelfish come from the slow, warm, tannin-stained waters of the Amazon basin in South America, where they drift among submerged roots, branches and tall aquatic plants in soft, slightly acidic water. The black form is a selectively bred colour morph of Pterophyllum scalare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA laterally compressed, disc-shaped cichlid with tall dorsal and anal fins and long, trailing ventral filaments. This form is a deep, solid black across the body and fins, sometimes with a faint sheen. The body may reach around 15cm, with the fin span making the fish considerably taller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA semi-aggressive cichlid, generally peaceful but territorial when spawning and quite capable of eating small fish and shrimp. It suits a community of medium-sized, calm fish and should not be mixed with fin-nippers, which target its long fins, or with tiny fish that become snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore. Offer a quality flake or pellet as the staple, with frequent frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some vegetable content. A varied diet keeps colour and finnage in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a tall, well-planted tank with driftwood and open swimming lanes, warm and stable water, and gentle flow. Their height means tank depth matters more than for most fish. Keep water clean and soft to neutral for best health and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelfish are substrate-spawners and devoted parents when settled. A pair cleans a vertical surface such as a leaf or slate, lays rows of eggs and guards the eggs and fry together. Pairs form best from a group of youngsters raised together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Angelfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon basin); selectively bred form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 15cm body length (taller across fins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (cichlid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 litres or more (tall tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-29°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall, planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly (may nibble soft plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, medium-sized community fish such as larger tetras (like rummynose and lemon tetras), Corydoras, peaceful gouramis, rasboras too big to be eaten, and Bristlenose plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, very small fish and shrimp that will be eaten, and boisterous or aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232836862243,"sku":"BA9191","price":22.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232836895011,"sku":"BA9164","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232836927779,"sku":"BA9164-L","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/black-angelfish-pterophyllum-43077316935971-lv.webp?v=1790307188","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/black-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}