Golden Angelfish

Golden Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

The Golden Angelfish is a selectively bred variety prized for its warm, solid golden-yellow colouration that brings a soft glow to the aquarium. Without the dark bars of standard angelfish, its clean, uniform gold body makes it a graceful and eye-catching centrepiece fish.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: Medium to large tall aquarium (200L+ recommended for a group)
• Temperature: 26–30°C
• pH Range: 6.0–7.0
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; peaceful when young but territorial when pairing and breeding
• Diet: Omnivore — quality flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp)
• Max Size: 15cm body, up to 20cm with fins
• Lifespan: 10–15 years
• Care Level: Intermediate (requires stable water quality and appropriate tank mates)

Tank Mates: Medium-sized community fish such as Corydoras catfish, larger tetras (e.g. Black Skirt Tetras) and Bristlenose catfish. Avoid small fish that may be eaten and known fin-nippers.

Origin: Captive-bred selectively bred variant of the wild Pterophyllum scalare, originally from the Amazon Basin