Marble Angel

Marble 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 Lace 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. Markings within the fins will have a reticulated, lacy pattern, often with elongated fins and ray extensions. Usually the body size is a bit smaller than other types of Angelfish in relationship to the fins. 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 Marble Angelfish: Small 1 to 2 inches, Medium 2 to 4 inches, Large 4 to 6 inches