FRESHWATER ANGELFISH
CARE & INFORMATION
DIET
In the wild, their diet mainly consists of small fish, invertebrates and insects. This diet should be replicated as closely as possible in the home aquarium, and this can be accomplished by feeding them a high quality flake food, with regular feedings of frozen and live food. Live food can be difficult to obtain at times, but blackworms and adult brine shrimp can be found at most fish stores. HOUSING Unlike many other common cichlids, angelfish don’t require overly large aquariums. A pair of angelfish can live quite comfortably in a 15 - 20 gallon aquarium, but if you are planning to breed angelfish, you should choose a large aquarium something over 30 gallon. By providing a larger aquarium, you not only ensure that the water parameters will be more stable, but you will also provide adequate space for the angelfish to herd around their offspring. In a 29 gallon tank, things quickly become cramped for the parents and the fry, and it can be much more difficult to keep the water quality up for the baby fish. While many fish will benefit from the addition of aquatic plants, with angelfish plants should almost be viewed as a requirement. One of the easiest ways to keep angelfish happy and healthy is with a vibrant and diversely planted tank. Without question, the best plants to provide for angelfish are Amazon sword plants. Not only is this a hardy and attractive beginner plant, but it also plays an integral role in the breeding of angelfish. Some other plants that also make good choices are jungle val, Java moss, water wisteria and water sprite. Any tank containing angelfish should also include numerous hiding places, which helps to mimic their natural environment. This can be accomplished through the strategic planting of tall plants, or through the use of driftwood. The ideal setup would allow for the angelfish to hide its entire body behind the driftwood or the plants, but partial coverage will also work. TANK MATES While angelfish are often considered semi-aggressive, they are one of the few cichlids that may do well in a community tank. Many species can be added to an angelfish’s tank, though you should always be sure that any fish that you add are larger than an angelfish’s mouth. Here are some fish species that a Freshwater Angelfish can share a reasonable sized tank with.
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