{"product_id":"platinum-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","title":"Platinum Angelfish | Pterophyllum scalare","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Angel gleams solid metallic silver-white from fin to fin — clean, modern and luminous. A tall, disc-shaped cichlid with real presence, it makes a graceful centrepiece for a planted aquarium. Adults reach around 15 cm in length and up to 20 cm tall including the fins, so give it height and space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePterophyllum scalare is native to the slow, warm waters of the Amazon basin in South America, among flooded forest, backwaters and densely vegetated margins. Its tall, laterally-compressed body is built for slipping between roots and stems. Tall planting, driftwood and gentle flow recreate this environment and suit its natural cruising style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe platinum form is a solid, opaque metallic white with a faint blue-green sheen in good light, free of the wild bars. Long, trailing dorsal, anal and pelvic fins give the classic angel silhouette. Colour is at its cleanest and brightest in mature, well-fed fish kept in stable, warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngelfish are generally peaceful but are cichlids, and they become territorial when breeding and will eat very small fish that fit in the mouth. They are best in a group when young, settling into pairs as they mature. House with medium-sized, calm companions rather than tiny fish or fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that readily takes quality flake and pellet, plus frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia. A varied diet keeps colour and finnage in top condition. Feed two or three small meals a day rather than one large one.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a tall aquarium of at least 110 L, with 200 L or larger better for a group or pair. Keep temperature at 24–30 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water. Angels appreciate height, tall plants and driftwood, gentle filtration and stable, clean water with regular changes. They are hardy but do best once mature water chemistry is established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngelfish are open, substrate spawners that pair off and lay their eggs on a vertical surface such as a leaf, slate or filter pipe, which both parents clean and guard. The pair fans and tends the eggs, and can be devoted parents, though first-time pairs often eat early spawns. A stable, quiet tank gives the best results.\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 (Platinum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin, South America\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\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)\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\u003e110 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellet, frozen and live foods\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 3–13 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 aquariums\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 (generally leaves plants alone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include larger tetras (such as black skirt or lemon), rasboras, corydoras, peaceful gouramis, rainbowfish, and other calm medium-sized community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, very small fish that may be eaten (neon tetras, small shrimp), and large aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232837779747,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232837812515,"sku":"BA8204","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232837845283,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Platinum_Angelfish.jpg?v=1781480247","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/platinum-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}