Red Head Koi Angelfish

The red head koi angel has a reddish-orange to red top on a marble body, as opposed to the standard koi angel, which has a less vibrant orange color. These angelfish do not quite get the mythical bright red color seen in Google images but never seen in the trade, but the color is a much brighter orange than typical koi angelfish.

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.