Are there different types of angelfish?

Freshwater angelfish
Altum angelfishLeopold’s angelfish
Angelfish/Lower classifications

What is Veil tail angelfish?

Remarks: Veil Tail Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) are easy-going cichlids that do well in almost any community tank. They can tolerate a wide range of pH values and are peaceful enough to be kept with most tetras and other peaceful cichlids. They have longer and more flowing fins than normal Angelfish.

How big do veil angelfish get?

6 inches
There is also more than one variety concerning fins, Veil Angels are a variety of angelfish that have longer fins. These fish are diamond shaped, they have a round, laterally compressed body, triangular dorsal and anal fins and they can reach 6 inches in length and 8 inches or more in height.

What’s the most expensive freshwater angelfish?

Blue. The Blue Angelfish is one of the most exotic looking color forms. They are also one of the most expensive and most sought after.

Are veil angelfish aggressive?

Behavior/Compatibility for Angelfish While angelfish are generally peaceful fish, they are cichlids and can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn. Also, they will not hesitate to eat smaller fish.

Which angelfish are the smallest?

P. leopoldi
The species is frequently misidentified as P. dumerilii when it is imported in the aquarium trade. P. leopoldi is the smallest of the angelfish species, reaching a length of 5 centimetres (2.0 in) SL, and the most aggressive.

Can big angelfish go with small angelfish?

So tiny 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) fish will end up being snacks when your angelfish become adults. It’s best to go with fish that are at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. On the flipside, you also don’t want to put angelfish in with big whoppers like jaguar cichlids, Oscars or redhead cichlids.

Can you mix types of angelfish?

It’s OK to mix different types of angelfish as they all require similar water parameters and tank conditions. Angelfish are also the least aggressive cichlids. While they fight with one another if provoked, they’re unlikely to kill each other. However, not all angelfish will get on at first.