Veiltail Manacapura Angelfish

A prized locality variant from the Rio Negro in Brazil, the Manacapura Angelfish is renowned for its warm red-orange colouration around the face and dorsal area — and the veiltail form takes it a step further with elongated, flowing fins that trail gracefully through the water. This elegant centrepiece fish brings beauty, movement 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 that may damage the veiltail's long fins.

Origin: Manacapuru region, Rio Negro, Brazil (captive-bred veiltail variant of the wild Manacapuru locality form)