Scientific Name:
Pterophyllum scalare
Other Names: Koi Angel
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Central Amazon, Peru, Eastern Ecuador
Adult Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Social: Peaceful, but will eat small fish
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, enjoys live foods
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Intermediate
pH: 6.8-7.2
Hardness: 6-9 dGH
Temperature: 75-82 F (24-28 C)
Other Names: Koi Angel
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Central Amazon, Peru, Eastern Ecuador
Adult Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Social: Peaceful, but will eat small fish
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, enjoys live foods
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Intermediate
pH: 6.8-7.2
Hardness: 6-9 dGH
Temperature: 75-82 F (24-28 C)
