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Pterophyllum scalare fish

Pterophyllum scalare fish or also called "Angelfish". is a type of fish that lives in freshwater.


Pterophyllum scalare fish are in great demand by ornamental fish hobbyists, even for some regions of the world Pterophyllum scalare fish are a type of ornamental fish that is quite popular among fish hobbyists.

For some people who have just jumped into the world of ornamental fish, there are a few things that need to be considered in maintaining Pterophyllum scalare fish in an aquarium, namely:


1. pH value, so that Pterophyllum scalare fish can be maintained properly in an aquarium, the aquarium water must have a pH value of 7.0.


2. The level of hardness of the aquarium water used to maintain Pterophyllum scalare fish is 8 H.

3. Pterophyllum scalare fish live and thrive at an aquarium water temperature of 26 C.

4. The amount of aquarium water used to maintain Pterophyllum scalare fish is 100 liters.

5. The height of the aquarium water installed to maintain Pterophyllum scalare fish is 15 cm.

6. Pterophyllum scalare fish that are kept in aquariums must be given food, for food that is given in the form of dry feed.

7. Pterophyllum scalare fish likes a water environment with a moderate level of lighting, so for lights installed in aquariums, lights that have moderate lighting.

8. In the aquarium can be added with water plants and rocks, water plants and rocks are added with the intent to beautify the aquarium, so it will be pleasing to the eye.

9. Pterophyllum scalare fish is a benign fish, this fish is suitable to be raised for beginner fish hobbyists.

10. In the aquarium Pterophyllum scalare fish swim sometimes below, in the middle and on the surface of the water.

11. For the spawning process, Pterophyllum scalare fish breed by laying eggs.

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