Species profile
Pearlscale Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalarePearlscale Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) aquarium profile: minimum 55 gallon tank, 6 inch adult size, 76-82°F temperature range, and beginner-friendly care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.
FlashyBeginner-friendly care
55 galMinimum tank
6 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
76-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.5
- GH
- 3-15 dGH
- KH
- 1-10 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Moderate
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 3/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 2/5
- Care difficulty
- 2/5
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