Do angelfish do well in planted tanks?

Angelfish can be kept pretty well in a planted tank, as long as you commit to the keeping requirements of these special fish. Since, to a small extend, scalars feed on plants, e.G. duckweend or filamentous algae, there is a small risk, that other, especially fine-leaved, aquarium plants will be eaten.

How many angel fish can be together?

The aquarium size depends on how many fish you plan to have. For a 29-gallon community tank, keep no more than four adult angelfish with other tank mates. For a 55-gallon tank, start with five or six juvenile angelfish and be prepared to remove some in the future if they get too territorial.

What GH is angelfish?

The aquarium water should ideally be slightly acidic to alkaline (pH value: approx. 6.0 – 7.5) and medium-hard (GH value: approx. 5 – 19°dH), although angelfish are extremely adaptable and can therefore also be kept in softer or harder water.

Do angelfish produce a lot of waste?

It is always better to have more space than not enough space! Angelfish tend to be pretty hefty eaters, which means a lot of waste in your fish tank.

Do angelfish destroy plants?

While angelfish love to nibble on plants every so often, they will not eat the entirety of it.

Do angelfish need live plants?

Do angelfish need live plants? It is not absolutely necessary to keep live plants in your angelfish tank. But you should put some plants in an angelfish tank so that they can lay their eggs on them. It will also provide hiding places so they will not be stressed out all the time.

Can I keep 2 male angelfish together?

They are not social fish and while they’re ok together as juveniles, once they are sexually mature, unless they bonded when they were younger, they usually just fight with each other.

Can you keep 2 female angelfish together?

Two females would do best. jill i say that you do one an angel makes a great center peice and they get large enough and have a great personallity to be a centerpeice for your tank.

Do angelfish like current?

because of their size and heigth, angels need at least a 40 x 24 inch tank IME. High flow is not desirable for angelfish. Their body acts like a sail with high flow and it will give them a hard time to swim around.

Is high GH bad for fish?

So if your GH is too high, then you will have difficulty breeding these sensitive fish.

How many times a day do you feed angelfish?

As you angelfish age, you can feed them more pellets and flakes than live foods. For general guidelines, younger angelfish need to eat 3 to 4 times a day. After they grow to full size, however, cut back the amount of food and stick to a strict schedule. Angelfish will overeat and become overweight if fed too much.

Do angelfish like real plants?

As angelfish like to lay their eggs on vertical surfaces, usually they lay their eggs on the leaves of the aquarium plants. Angelfish usually like the plants that are tall growing and has wide for long leaves. They like a densely planted aquarium which provides them a lot of hiding places.

Do angelfish get along with other fish in a tank?

They do well in a community tank, provided that they are not housed with large fish. Apart from angelfish, they also get along with guppies, mollies, platies, rummy-nose tetra, etc. 4.

Can angelfish live with sailfin mollies?

If you’re particularly worried, you can always try Sailfin Mollies. They grow up to about 6″ and even younger specimens will be fine with adult Angelfish. There is one caveat: Mollies breed prolifically, and your Angelfish will eat the fry. In a heavily planted tank, a few of them may reach adulthood, but it’s not something you can count on.

How many angelfish should be in a school?

I’d recommend them for those who are greatly worried about aggression from their Angelfish but still want a small school. Keeping them in groups of three to six is ideal, and the male-to-female ratio should be kept at 1:3. Otherwise, the males may get a bit nippy with each other.

Do keyhole cichlids get along with angelfish?

They get along with Angelfish and they won’t cause any problems like nipping at the elongated fins of Angelfish. Keyhole Cichlids can live a long time (up to 8 years) and they form couples, being regarded as monogamous fish.