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| Family
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Cichlidae |
| Common name
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Angel fish |
| Origin
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Amazon |
| Adult size
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(cm) |
(inches) |
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12.7 |
5
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| Community tank?
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Yes, while small.
When full grown may become aggressive to smaller fish.
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| Food
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Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae, dried food |
| Water
temperature
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22 to
26.5 ° C (72 to 80 ° F) |
| Breeding
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Moderately easy. Temperature 26.5 ° C (80 ° F).
Up to 1,000 eggs laid on rocks over a small area, during a 2 hour spawning period.
The female fans the eggs while the male stands guard.
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| Additional
information
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One of the most graceful of aquarium fish and especially beautiful when large, but some specimens can bully other slow-swimming or long-finned fish.
Becomes quite tame after a while, recognizing its owner's approach at feeding time.
Regular feeding with live food is recommended.
Swims at all levels in the aquarium.
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