{"product_id":"platinum-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","title":"Platinum Angelfish Pterophyllum Scalare","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Angelfish is a tank-bred colour form of the classic freshwater angelfish with a gleaming, near-white body and turquoise highlights on the fins. Its tall, disc-shaped body and long trailing fins glide elegantly through planted tanks. Descended from Amazon basin stock, it suits keepers wanting a graceful centrepiece for a calm community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 15 cm (6 in) long; body height up to 20 cm (8 in) including fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 8–10 years, sometimes longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Amazon basin: Peru, Colombia, Brazil and the Guianas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow, vegetated backwaters and flooded forest with submerged roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, leaning carnivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Quality flake, cichlid pellets, bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed small amounts once or twice daily; vary dry, frozen and live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Medium peaceful fish: larger tetras, rainbowfish, corydoras, plecs, gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Neon-sized tetras, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Generally peaceful cichlid; squabbles within the group are normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs become territorial and guard a spawning site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs a tall tank, stable warm water and thoughtful tank mate choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 24–30°C (75–86°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.0–7.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 0–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 200 litres; at least 50 cm tall; larger for a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelfish grow quickly and a small juvenile becomes a hand-sized adult within a year, so plan a tall, roomy tank from the start. Sexing is very difficult outside spawning, so buy a group of six and let pairs form. Pairs lay eggs on broad leaves or slate and guard them. Plant tall Amazon swords and driftwood for shelter, keep flow gentle, and this platinum form will glow against dark decor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":64680664138105,"sku":"STF-PLAT-ANGEL-6cm","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm","offer_id":64680664170873,"sku":"STF-PLAT-ANGEL-10cm","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-PLAT-ANGEL.png?v=1790096801","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/platinum-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}