Panda Angelfish

A striking selectively bred variant, the Panda Angelfish is named for its bold black and white colouration — featuring dark vertical bars and dark dorsal and ventral coloration against a silvery-white body, reminiscent of a panda's markings. This elegant centrepiece fish brings contrast and personality to any suitably sized tropical aquarium.

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