Angelfish
Angelfish is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 30 gallons (114 L), water at 76-84°F (24-29°C) and a pH of 6-7.5.
Also searched as: angelfish, freshwater angel, angel fish
Quick facts
Can eat small tetras. Tall tank preferred. Pairs can become territorial when breeding.
| Minimum tank | 30 gallons (114 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 76-84°F (24-29°C) |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- African Butterfly Fishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 76-84°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Blood Parrot Cichlidmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Pearl Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Snakeskin Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 76-84°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Striped Raphael Catfishmin tank 35 gal
Temperature overlap 76-84°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Flash Plecomin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Vampire Shrimpmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 76-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Severummin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 76-84°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
No temperature overlap (76-84°F vs 65-72°F).
- Crystal Red Shrimpmin tank 10 gal
No temperature overlap (76-84°F vs 64-71°F).
- Amano Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Angelfish may not be compatible with Amano Shrimp.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Betta Fish may not be compatible with Angelfish.
- Cherry Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Angelfish may not be compatible with Cherry Shrimp.
Angelfish pairing checks
One-to-one checks against other popular species, with the reasons for each verdict.
- Amano Shrimp no
- Betta Fish no
- Bristlenose Pleco with caution
- Cardinal Tetra with caution
- Cherry Shrimp no
- Corydoras Catfish with caution
- Discus with caution
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Guppy with caution
- Harlequin Rasbora with caution
- Kuhli Loach with caution
- Molly Fish with caution
- Mystery Snail with caution
- Neon Tetra with caution
- Nerite Snail with caution
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus with caution
- Platy with caution
- Plecostomus with caution
- Rummy Nose Tetra with caution
- Siamese Algae Eater with caution
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