Angel-Assorted Veiltail (60-70mm)

All our fish, shrimp and corals are bagged with fresh oxygen as well as a heat pack in winter.

When ordering livestock please select the box size and add it to your cart for accurate overnight (1-2 days) shipping costs. A small box can take 1-2 bags and a medium box 6 bags. One bag fits max 10 small (1-3cm) fish or max 2 medium (3-5cm) fish or max 1 large (>5cm) fish.

ONE SPECIES PER BAG. Eg: One bag of 10 neon tetra.

Veiltail Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

Graceful freshwater beauty with long flowing fins

Description:

• Long-finned variety of the common angelfish, known for its elegant, trailing fins

• Available in a range of colors and patterns (silver, marble, koi, gold, etc.)

• Adds height, movement, and grace to any aquarium

• Best kept in taller tanks to accommodate its fin length

Care Requirements:

• Care Level: Moderate

• Temperament: Semi-peaceful (can be territorial, especially when breeding)

• Max Size: 15 cm (body) / up to 20+ cm including fins

• Tank Size: Minimum 100L (taller tanks preferred)

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Diet: Omnivorous – accepts flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods

• Tank Setup:

  • Well-planted aquarium with open swimming space

  • Gentle filtration (avoid strong currents that may damage fins)

  • Use driftwood or vertical structures to mimic natural habitat

• Compatibility:

  • Best with peaceful to semi-aggressive tank mates

  • Avoid fin-nippers like barbs

  • Can be kept in groups, but watch for aggression when pairing off

Breeding:

• Breeding pairs often form naturally

• Lay eggs on vertical surfaces (like broad leaves or aquarium glass)

• May become territorial during breeding