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Black Lace Angelfish

Black Lace Angelfish

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Black Lace Angelfish have light and dark black striations along the body, and fins with lacy ends. Like high-end lingerie, these lacy fish are worth the price. Generally, the pattern remains the same as the fish ages; no blues or orange patches develop.

Quick Facts

Scientific Name Pterophyllum scalare
Origin Amazon basin, South America (captive-bred)
Care Level Easy, good for beginners
Temperament Semi-aggressive (territorial when pairing)
Adult Size Up to 6" long and 8" tall
Lifespan 10+ years
Diet Omnivore
Water Temperature 75–82°F
pH 6.0–7.5
Shipping Size Approx. 1–4"

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them tall plants or driftwood, a heater and a gentle filter.

Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Choose peaceful fish too large to swallow, such as larger tetras, corydoras, plecos, rams, gouramis and peaceful barbs. Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs, and small fish like neon tetras that adult angels may eat.

Breeding: Angelfish pair off and lay eggs on flat surfaces like broad leaves or slate. A breeding pair can become territorial, so give them room and places for other fish to retreat.

Good to know: Adult angelfish will eat any fish small enough to fit in their mouths, including neon tetras, so choose tankmates that are too big to swallow.

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