ANGELFISH CARE GUIDE Freshwater Angelfish Basics

Freshwater Angelfish Care Guide

About
Originating from slow moving waters in South America, freshwater angelfish are actually a type of cichlid, and they get their name from their wing like shaped fins.

The average size of the angelfish is 6 inches, and their lifespan is between 7 to 10 years, and with a large enough tank set up and the right diet there have been some that have reached up to 10 inches in size.

Tank Set Up
The bare minimum tank size for keeping angelfish is 20 gallons, but 30 gallons or larger is often recommended, and because of the shape and size of these fish, taller tanks are preferred.

These fish need stable temperatures of between 76°-80° and prefer slightly acidic soft water with a pH between 6.5-7.

Because angelfish are not the strongest swimmers, you will want to choose a good filtration system with a low flow rate. Sponge filters are always a great low flow option for filtration and are relatively inexpensive.
These fish thrive in well planted tanks and choosing broad leaf plants such as Amazon Swords can even help to promote spawning.

When choosing your substrate and any décor for the tank, you will want to avoid anything with sharp edges, as this could easily tear the angelfish’s fins.

Tank Mates
Angelfish are considered semi aggressive, and are often kept in a species only tank, but that is not to say they can’t be kept in community tanks.

Some of the species they are compatible with are Corydoras, cherry barbs, kuhli loaches, bristlenose plecos, mollies, and platies. Some have successfully kept small schooling fish such as neon tetras, but always remember, if it fits in a fish’s mouth, it’s food.

Diet

In the aquarium a high quality cichlid pellet or flake food along with live foods such as brine shrimp, black worms, blood worms, chopped earthworms and guppy fry or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or blood worms will help to keep your angelfish happy and healthy.

Breeding
When it comes to breeding angelfish form monogamous pairs and are an egg laying species. Unlike species of fish, you usually can’t tell a male angel from a female just by looking at them until they have reached maturity and even then, it can be difficult.

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My Tanks And Favorite Supplies

Fish

Food
New Life Spectrum Community Fish Food
New Life Spectrum Betta Fish Food
Omega One Freeze Dried Bloodworms

Medications
API General Cure
Melafix
Pimafix
Bettafix
Methylene Blue
Ich-X
Malachite Green

Pacman Frogs

Tank
Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium

Heating
Zilla Reptile Terrarium Heat Mats, Mini, 4 Watt
Ceramic Heat bulb
Night Heat Bulb

Décor
Zoo Med Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Fiber Substrate
Zoo Med Habba Hut

Tree Frogs

Tank
Green Tree Frog Tank

Lighting
Exo Terra Mini Hood
Exo Terra compact fluorescent Bulb

Substrate and Décor
Eco Earth
Vines
Cork Bark Flats

Crested Gecko

Tank
Crested Gecko Tank

Lighting
Exo Terra Mini Hood
Exo Terra compact fluorescent Bulb

Substrate and Décor
Eco Earth
Vines
Cork Bark Flats

Feeding
100 Count Small Gecko food and water cups
Repashy Crested Gecko Diet

Cricket Care
Cricket keeper
Cricket Calcium Diet
Cricket Water

Cat Care
Petsafe Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain
Carbon Filter Replacement
Replacement Foam Filter
Natures Miracle Disposable Litter Box

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Canon EOS T6i DSLR
Rode VMGO Video Mic GO

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