Angel-Panda Veiltail

Panda Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

The Panda Angelfish is a striking freshwater angelfish variety admired for its dramatic black-and-white panda-like patterning, elegant finnage, and graceful swimming behavior. A beautiful centerpiece fish for larger community aquariums, Panda Angels bring both personality and sophistication to planted freshwater setups.

Known for their calm but curious temperament, Panda Angels do best in well-maintained aquariums with stable water conditions, vertical swimming space, and peaceful tank mates. Their unique coloration and flowing fins make them a standout addition to any freshwater display.

Key Features

• Stunning black-and-white panda patterning
• Elegant long fins and graceful movement
• Excellent centerpiece fish for larger community aquariums
• Suitable for planted tanks with ample swimming space
• Intelligent, interactive, and easy to observe

Care Requirements

Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
Adult Size: Up to 15 cm body size (larger including fins)
Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive (especially during breeding)
Tank Size: Minimum 100L+ (larger preferred for groups)
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

Diet

Panda Angelfish are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet including:

• Quality tropical flakes
• Small pellets
• Frozen bloodworms
• Brine shrimp
• Daphnia
• Live foods as occasional treats

A balanced varied diet helps maintain vibrant coloration, healthy growth, and overall vitality.

Tank Mates

Suitable companions include:

• Corydoras
• Larger tetras
• Rasboras
• Gouramis
• Peaceful rainbowfish
• Other angelfish (in appropriate sized setups)

Avoid:

• Fin-nipping species
• Very aggressive fish
• Very small nano fish that may be seen as food