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Angelfish are a laterally compressed cichlid with a disc-shaped cichlid with large, elongated fins. The dorsal and anal fins stand tall and erect, while the caudal fin is fan-shaped. The iris of the eye is often red in color. The coloration depends on the variety.
Its maximum size is around 1215 cm length, up to 20 cm height- although exceptional husbandry on the part of the owner can produce an angel up to 20cm in rare instances. These angelfish prefer water with a 6.08.0 pH,with 6.5-7.4 being ideal. a water hardness of 5.013.0 dGH, and a temperature range of 2430?C.
Average lifespan in an aquarium is 10 years, but there have been reported instances of individuals living twice as long. Freshwater angelfish are piscivores, meaning that they eat other fish. In the wild angels sit just below the surface, waiting to lunge at unaware small fish that pass above them in the twilight of the early morning and late evening. However, in an aquarium, their predilection for laziness sets in and they rapidly show preference for slow moving processed food rather than having to run down larger, harder to chew live fish. They are safe to keep with other peaceful fish that are not too small (i.e. those that could fit in its mouth). For example, an angel that has never seen a neon tetra might eat a small one just out of instinct if it can fit in its mouth.
Whilst known to eat small fish, this can be largely prevented by adding small fish when the Angelfish is very young. It then doesn't regard these fish as food. It also appears to lessen the bullying of other Angels. The angelfish does well in groups of 6 or more, but one should usually keep an odd number to decrease "bullying".
Its maximum size is around 1215 cm length, up to 20 cm height- although exceptional husbandry on the part of the owner can produce an angel up to 20cm in rare instances. These angelfish prefer water with a 6.08.0 pH,with 6.5-7.4 being ideal. a water hardness of 5.013.0 dGH, and a temperature range of 2430?C.
Average lifespan in an aquarium is 10 years, but there have been reported instances of individuals living twice as long. Freshwater angelfish are piscivores, meaning that they eat other fish. In the wild angels sit just below the surface, waiting to lunge at unaware small fish that pass above them in the twilight of the early morning and late evening. However, in an aquarium, their predilection for laziness sets in and they rapidly show preference for slow moving processed food rather than having to run down larger, harder to chew live fish. They are safe to keep with other peaceful fish that are not too small (i.e. those that could fit in its mouth). For example, an angel that has never seen a neon tetra might eat a small one just out of instinct if it can fit in its mouth.
Whilst known to eat small fish, this can be largely prevented by adding small fish when the Angelfish is very young. It then doesn't regard these fish as food. It also appears to lessen the bullying of other Angels. The angelfish does well in groups of 6 or more, but one should usually keep an odd number to decrease "bullying".
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Customer Reviews
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so intelligent Review by paul
Customer Rating these angels are so intelligent and beautiful they make my community tank a nice change than opposed to fantail goldfish, definitely coming back :-)
(Posted on 29/03/12) -
Such beautiful fish! Review by Matt
Customer Rating My group of 8 Angels all arrived safely! They are such pretty little angels! Good mix, very healthy and the stars of my tank! (Posted on 19/03/12)
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Good Stuff Review by Manny
Customer Rating I ordered 9 of these guys and recieved a nice variety of fish. One of the white/platinum angels I recieved was stunning IMO, I believe he/she will grow up to be a beautiful fish. The other white/platinum had a missing pelvic fin, but has no difficulties swimming or holding its ground. All of the fish I recieved seemed very hardy and had monster appetites. They ate NLS fish food from the first feeding. Overall I'm happy with the quality of the fish. (Posted on 20/12/11)
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Brilliant Review by Andrea
Customer Rating Angels arrived happy and healthy. Already placed my next order. (Posted on 25/11/11)
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small angel fish Review by david
Customer Rating nice fish, bit sluggish and pale on arrival but soon picked up, actually took food on arrival ,so not to bad. now bin in the tank five hours and all but one are acting like happy fish. very happy and look forward to using you again -thanks. (Posted on 4/11/11)
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Great Scott! Review by Tim
Customer Rating Well the good news is after a small debarcle my angels are safe and sound. They came in various colours and sizes and with some good food and plenty of water they have doubled in size inside 3 weeks!
Real happy! (Posted on 15/09/11) -
perfect Review by Th#mas
Customer Rating I got 2 with lots of black and 3 with lots of white, I ordered angels again because the first time they had finrot and all died=(
(Posted on 17/01/11) -
FANTASTIC Review by Th#mas
Customer Rating they came within a week of ordering and are healthy and happy, they are a bit smaller than i expected but who cares??
I will definately be ordering from you again... (Posted on 9/12/10) -
variation Review by benjamin
Customer Rating great variation hardy little fish.
would definitely buy angels here again (Posted on 9/09/10) -
I couldn't have found better myself Review by Cheryle Makin
Customer Rating I couldn't have found better myself,This was our 1st time use but not ourlast the fish arrived well and safe have told people about the great service.regards Cheryle (Posted on 15/07/10)
