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Angelfish - Marble

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Angelfish - Marble

Angelfish - Marble

Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
Other Names: Marble 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)

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