Red Devil Angelfish

The red devil angelfish is the color most people hope to see after they Google koi angelfish. Koi angelfish are mainly black and white with bright orange markings. Often they are depicted as nearly solid bright red through the tricks of lighting and hormones. HOWEVER, the Red Devil variation does indeed have the bright red gene and displays a body covered with red markings. These are seldom seen in the trade, but we hope the breeder becomes more successful with this particular color strain.

Quick Facts

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: Orange and red color varies with diet, age and mood. A color-enhancing food and a darker background help it show at its best.