Angel Fish

 

 

 

 

(Pterophyllum scalare)

• Location: Amazon River
• Water Chemistry: Prefers soft water, but is very accommodating
• Size: Up to 15cm/6in
• Diet: Omnivorous, Invertebrates, prepared food, not a fussy eater
• Temperament: Socialble with all fish, except those that fit in its mouth

Discus

 

 

 

 

(Symphysodom aequifasciata)

• Location: Amazon
• Water Chemistry: Very soft, bacteria-free, clean water with a high temperature (30C/86F)
• Size: About 20cm/8in
• Diet: Omnivorous, Invertebrates, high-quality prepared food, especially those designed for discus
• Temperament: Quiet, does not enjoy overactive tank mates, best kept in species tank

Green Terror

 

 

 

 

(Aequiens rivulatus)

• Location: Central America, Ecuador and Peru
• Water Chemistry: Not fussy, but enjoys softer clean water
• Size: Up to 25cm/10in
• Diet: Omnivorous, Invertebrates, prepared food for carnivores, will feed on smaller fish
• Temperament: Can be ill-tempered towards tank mates, territorial, can stand its ground in a large cichlid tank

Ramirezi

 

 

 

 

(Microgeophagus ramirezi, Papiliochromis ramirezi)

• Location: South America, Venezuela, Colombia,
• Water Chemistry: Planted soft water tank, maintain high water quality up to 29C/85F
• Size: up to 6cm/2.4in
• Diet: Invertebrates and prepared foods
• Temperament: Very peaceful in a small community tank