Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

Familie: Cichlidae

Ein mittelaggressiver, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Buntbarschen, heimisch in Peru, Kolumbien, Brasilien. Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
24–30 °C
pH
6–8
GH-Härte
5–13 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
7.3–10.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
105 L
Schwimmebene
Mid-water swimmer
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Semi-aggressive
Herkunft
东亚淡水水系

Artübersicht

Pterophyllum scalare is a Cichlidae. In the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 7.3–10.5 cm of adult fish at 24–30 °C. Related profiles: Pterophyllum altum, Pterophyllum leopoldi.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Still to very gentle water
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Dark fine gravel or sand
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen
Mixed planting with open swimming lanes

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nipping species — Its fins become targets

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Angelfish pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Semi-aggressive; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Angelfish?

24–30 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6–8, GH 5–13 dGH.

Wie groß wird Angelfish und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 7.3–10.5 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Mid-water swimmer) sind 105 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Angelfish?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Angelfish vergesellschaften?

Semi-aggressive; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Gute Partner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Fin-nipping species — Its fins become targets.

Woher stammt Angelfish?

Aus 东亚淡水水系: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit still to very gentle water.

Wie züchtet man Angelfish?

In der Zucht: egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.