Red Head Gold Angelfish

Red head angelfish are probably more aptly called orange head angelfish, though with spirulina-enhanced flakes and the right water conditions, these fish can get red in color. The orange is very bright and vivid against the cream body of this color variation developed in Indonesia.

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.