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Angels are one of the best known images of
a tropical aquarium with their long trailing fins and graceful
manner. They are excellent aquarium fish and the
huge array of selectively bred colour forms existing today
is
a testament to their popularity.
Angels are not fussy about water conditions
and eat most fish foods. They look best in a small
group, in an aquarium decorated with some plants and driftwood
for them to gracefully glide around. They can be kept
with most community-type fishes; the only exceptions being
very lively fish (eg. Tiger Barbs) which may nip the Angels
long fins, and fish such as small Neon Tetras which may be
preyed upon by adult Angels.
Related to Cichlids and native to the Amazon
River in South America, virtually all aquarium stock available
is
captive
bred. Angels
grow to about 11-14cm in length, with their total height
normally greater than their length. Some varieties
such as the veiltail can grow even larger, because of their
greatly enhanced finnage.
The common name Angel normally refers to
the species known as Pterophyllum scalare. Several
other wild forms/types of Angel are kept in aquaria, including
the Orinoco Altum Angel, Peru Altum and Dumerilii Angel. These
latter varieties are not as commonly available, being harder
to breed, they are often only available as wild caught
stock.
Angel
Fish Guide
| BLUSHING ANGEL 3.5CM |
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This is a white strain with translucent
gill plates. The redness of the gills can be seen,
giving the impression the fish is blushing. |
| ASSORTED DIAMOND ANGEL 4.5CM |
|
A nice assortment of Diamond Angels, their
iridescent scales ("Diamonds"), create an attractive
sparkling effect over their bodies. (Diamond Angels
are also known as Pearlscale Angels). |
| ALBINO DIAMOND ANGEL 3.5CM |
|
With dark marbled body and fins, Marble
Diamond Angels also have iridescent scales ("Diamonds"),
creating a very attractive sparkling effect over their
bodies. (Diamond Angels are also known as Pearlscale
Angels). |
| MARBLE DIAMOND ANGEL 4.5CM |
|
Sometimes known as the Long-nosed Angel,
this species has a different shaped head compared to "regular" Angels. It
also has a distinctive large black spot at the base of
the dorsal fin. Large specimens are very attractive,
this is one of the wild type Angels, usually not commonly
available. They prefer soft, slightly acidic water
and adding Amazon Water Conditioner is also of benefit. |
| GOLD ANGEL 3.5CM |
|
One of the more popular strains, the Gold
Angel is an attractive golden-yellow. |
| KOI ANGEL 3.5CM |
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A very nice multicoloured Angel, the name
Koi Angel was coined because of this strains similarity
to the colour pattern of Koi Carp. |
| MARBLE ANGEL 3.5CM |
 |
One of the earliest strains developed, Marble
Angels are still very popular with their dark marbled
body and fins. |
| PLATINUM ANGEL 3.5CM |
 |
One of the newer varieties, the Platinum
Angel is completely white with a lustrous sheen. |
| ASSORTED VEILTAIL ANGEL 3.5CM |
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A nice assortment of various differently
coloured Veiltail Angels. Veiltails develop enhanced
fins compared to normal Angels, particularly the tail. |
| ZEBRA LACE ANGEL 3.5CM |
|
Zebra Lace Angels are one of the more heavily
patterned varieties with bold body markings, they also
develop beautiful patterned fins. |
For Your Angelfish you may also require some
of the following Aquarium related items.
Aquarium
Tank
Food
Water
Conditioner
Treatments
Heater
Filter
Gravel
Ornaments
Air
Pumps and Hoses
Plants
Net
Cleaner
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