{"product_id":"gold-veiltail-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","title":"Gold Veiltail Angelfish | Pterophyllum scalare","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Veiltail Angelfish is a warm golden Angel trailing extra-long veil fins — all flow and elegance. A tall, disc-shaped cichlid reaching around 15 cm in body length and up to 20 cm tall including its flowing fins, it makes a graceful, eye-catching centrepiece. Its long veils are beautiful but delicate, so tankmates and water quality must be chosen with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngelfish come from the slow, warm, densely planted waters of the Amazon basin in South America, among submerged roots, timber and tall vegetation. Their tall, compressed shape helps them move through this dense vertical habitat, while the veiltail is a captive-bred fin variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tall, laterally flattened disc in warm gold, distinguished by exceptionally long, trailing veil-like dorsal, anal and ventral fins that flow behind the fish as it swims. The extended finnage gives it a soft, flowing silhouette but also makes those fins more prone to damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful much of the time, but semi-aggressive and territorial when pairing or breeding. Angels see very small fish such as neon tetras as food, and the long veils make this variety especially vulnerable to fin-nippers, so choose calm, medium-sized companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that eagerly takes flake, pellets and granules, plus frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and mysis. A varied, protein-inclusive diet supports strong growth, rich colour and healthy fin development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a tall aquarium of 200 litres or more, warm soft to neutral water, gentle flow and vertical plants or driftwood. Height matters as much as volume, and clean, stable water plus a calm community are essential to keep the trailing veil fins intact and free of damage or infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn open substrate-spawner and dedicated parent. A bonded pair cleans a vertical surface, lays neat rows of eggs and both guard and fan them, then herd the free-swimming fry. Veiltail pairs breed as readily as standard angels, defending their spawning site against intruders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003eGold Veiltail Angelfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm long (up to ~20 cm tall)\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\u003e150 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200+ litres (tall)\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\u003e3–13 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\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, warm, 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\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium, gentle fish such as larger tetras (rummy nose, lemon, black skirt), corydoras, peaceful gouramis, rainbowfish and bristlenose catfish that will not nip the long fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras (especially risky for the long veils), tiny fish that may be eaten, and large aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232836305187,"sku":"BA8950","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232836337955,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232836370723,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Gold_Veiltail_Angelfish.jpg?v=1781480246","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/gold-veiltail-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}