{"product_id":"bulgarian-seal-point-angel-pterophyllum-scalare","title":"Bulgarian Seal Point Angel | Pterophyllum scalare","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bulgarian Seal Point Angel pairs a pale, silvery body with darker 'points' on the face and fins, echoing the markings of a Siamese cat — refined, distinctive and a genuine eye-catcher. A high-grade line of the classic freshwater angelfish, it is tall and graceful, and with its trailing fins can stand 15–20 cm from top to bottom, so it needs a tall tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePterophyllum scalare originates in the slow, warm waters of the Amazon basin — flooded forests, backwaters and tributaries with submerged branches and dense vegetation. The angelfish's tall, laterally compressed body evolved to slip between vertical roots and stems, which is why it appreciates a well-planted, taller aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Seal Point shows a light body with concentrated darker shading — the 'points' — over the head, along the back and into the fins, a look created by controlled expression of dark pigment. The body is disc-shaped and very tall, with long trailing dorsal and anal fins and fine ventral 'feelers'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngelfish are cichlids, and while generally graceful and peaceful, they are semi-aggressive — territorial when pairing and spawning, and quite capable of bullying smaller fish or eating tiny ones. Keep them with medium, calm community fish, and expect a pecking order to form within a group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore, it takes quality flake, pellets and granules, and relishes live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia. A varied diet with some vegetable content keeps colour and condition high; feed adults once or twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a tall tank of at least 100 L, ideally 200 L or more with a height of 50 cm plus for adults. Keep temperature at 24–30 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water, with gentle filtration, warmth and tall plants or wood. Generally plant safe, though it may pick at very fine-leaved species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngelfish are substrate spawners that lay their eggs on a cleaned vertical surface such as a broad leaf, slate or pipe. A bonded pair tends the eggs and fry together, fanning and guarding them — one of the more rewarding cichlids to watch raising a brood, though many first-time pairs eat early spawns before settling into good parenting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater Angelfish (Bulgarian Seal Point)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin, South America (domesticated strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 15 cm long, up to ~20 cm tall including fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (cichlid); territorial when breeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L (tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L or larger, 50 cm+ tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellets, granules, live and frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–30 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall planted community and cichlid tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (may pick at very fine-leaved plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include peaceful medium community fish such as larger tetras, rasboras and barbs, corydoras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis, rainbowfish and peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with tiny fish such as neon tetras and small shrimp that may be eaten, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras that shred the long fins, and large aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232837583139,"sku":null,"price":33.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232837615907,"sku":"BA8206","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232837648675,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Bulgarian_Seal_Point_Angelfish.jpg?v=1781480245","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bulgarian-seal-point-angel-pterophyllum-scalare","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}