Albino Rio Japura Angelfish Pterophyllum Scalare 5cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Albino Rio Japura Angelfish is an uncommon albino form of the freshwater angelfish, with a pearlescent white body, pale pink fins and red eyes, and an unusually tall body shape that becomes more pronounced as it matures. It swims with the poise typical of the species. The wild form comes from the Rio Japura and other Amazon tributaries, and this strain suits calm, heavily planted community tanks.
- Adult Size: Around 15 cm (6 in) long and up to 20 cm tall with fins
- Lifespan: 8–10 years
Origin
- Native to: Captive-bred strain; wild stock from Rio Japura, Amazon basin, Brazil
- Habitat: Slow, vegetated river margins and flooded forest
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous, leaning carnivorous
- Preferred Foods: Cichlid flakes, micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, spirulina
- Feeding Habits: Feed twice daily; small amounts, varied foods
Tank Mates
- Best with: Medium tetras, Corydoras, gouramis, rainbowfish, larger snails
- Avoid: Neon-sized fish, fin-nippers, boisterous cichlids, dwarf shrimp
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Generally peaceful; semi-aggressive within its own kind
- Territoriality: Moderate; peaks at spawning time
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Challenges: Tall tank, stable warm water, albino eyes dislike bright light
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral
- Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH: 6.0–7.4
- Hardness: 0–15 dGH
- Flow: Slow to moderate
- Tank Size: Minimum 200 litres; at least 50 cm tall for a pair or small group
Final Notes
The tall body only shows as the fish matures, so plan for a much larger adult than the juvenile suggests. Provide a tall, well planted tank with driftwood, gentle flow and subdued lighting; this form prefers plant cover to caves. A group of six lets pairs form naturally, and pairs spawn readily on broad leaves or slate, guarding the eggs. Sexing is only reliable at spawning. An elegant and distinctive centrepiece.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.