Black Veil Angel
Black Veil Angelfish
Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
Recommended Aquarium: 30+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 7 inches
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: South America
The Black Veil Angelfish is a farm raised color morph of the original Silver Angel. The body is a jet-black color with a hint of the darker stripes, with a dusky black fin color. The veil refers to the dorsal and anal fins, which are extended beyond the normal length, and they, along with the tail fin will have extensions of the rays within the fins. The net effect is almost a tattered look, but in an elegant way. As an omnivore, Angelfish will eat most prepared diets and love a treat of live worms. They will require good water quality, so frequent partial water changes are required. Tankmates can include most of the “community fish”, as long as they are too large to be eaten by the Angelfish and are not fin nippers. It is probably safe to say that almost everyone who has a freshwater aquarium has had Angelfish at one time or another.
Approximate arrival size for Black Veil Angelfish:
Small 1 to 2 inches, Medium 2 to 4 inches, Large 4 to 6 inches
