{"product_id":"zebra-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","title":"Zebra Angelfish | Pterophyllum scalare","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zebra Angel wears extra vertical stripes over silver — crisp, bold and classic. A tall, graceful cichlid reaching around 15cm in body length (taller across its fins), it makes a striking centrepiece for a planted display, though like all angelfish it needs a bit more care than the average community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePterophyllum scalare originates in the slow, warm waters of the Amazon basin, drifting among submerged roots, branches and tall stems in soft, gently acidic water. Its tall, compressed body is built for slipping between vertical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall, laterally compressed, disc-shaped body carrying extra vertical zebra-style striping over a silver base, with flowing dorsal and anal fins and long, trailing pelvic filaments. Stripe intensity can fade or darken with mood, water quality and stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA semi-aggressive cichlid. Angelfish are generally graceful and calm but become territorial when pairing and breeding, and they will eat very small fish such as neon tetras. Keep with medium, peaceful companions and give a bonded pair space to defend a chosen spawning site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that takes quality flake and pellets readily, best supplemented with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some plant matter. Feed a varied diet in modest amounts once or twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a tall aquarium of at least 150 litres, with 200 litres or larger recommended for a group or pair. Keep temperature at 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5 and GH soft to medium, around 3-15. Provide tall planting or driftwood, gentle flow and clean, stable water with regular changes — height matters as much as volume for this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelfish are rewarding, substrate-spawning breeders. A compatible pair cleans a vertical surface such as a leaf or slate, lays rows of eggs and tends them together, fanning and guarding the fry. First-time parents may eat early spawns, but many pairs become reliable, attentive parents.\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\u003eZebra 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\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\u003e150 litres (tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellets, frozen and live foods, some plant matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-28°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\u003eSoft to medium, around 3-15 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, 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\u003eGenerally yes (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 community fish such as larger tetras, rasboras, corydoras, peaceful gouramis, rainbowfish and bristlenose catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery small fish such as neon tetras that may be eaten, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and large aggressive cichlids. 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