What water does Golden Marbled Angelfish need?

Golden Marbled Angelfish does best at 24–30 °C with a pH of 6–7.5.

How big does Golden Marbled Angelfish get?

Golden Marbled Angelfish grows to about 15 cm long, 20cm+ tall.

Is Golden Marbled Angelfish easy to keep?

Yes. Golden Marbled Angelfish is rated easy and suits beginners with a cycled, stable aquarium.

Is Golden Marbled Angelfish peaceful?

Mostly. Golden Marbled Angelfish is peaceful, territorial when paired, so give it plenty of space and hiding places.

How much is delivery for Golden Marbled Angelfish?

Golden Marbled Angelfish is sent by specialist livestock courier anywhere in the UK for £20 per order, or free on orders of £100 or more.

Fish

Golden Marbled Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

£17.996 in stock

Care level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful, territorial when paired
Adult size: 15cm long, 20cm+ tall
Water: pH 6–7.5 · 24–30 °C
Origin: Captive bred

Livestock delivery £20.00 by specialist courier, one charge per order · free on orders over £100 · local options shown at checkout

About this fish

A captive-bred golden marbled form of the classic freshwater angelfish, with a gold base flecked and marbled with black, and long, flowing fins. Calm and stately, angelfish grow taller than they are long and bring real presence to a tall, planted aquarium. Generally peaceful, they keep a pecking order with their own kind and pairs can become territorial while breeding.

Care

Choose a tall tank: at least 50 cm deep and around 200 litres for a small group or an adult pair. Keep the water at 24–30 °C and pH 6.0–7.5 with gentle to moderate flow, tall plants and upright wood for cover, and weekly 25–30% water changes. Keep with peaceful fish too large to swallow; adults will eat small tetras such as neons, and shrimp. Avoid fin-nippers such as tiger barbs.

Feeding

Omnivorous. Feed a quality flake or small pellet as the staple, with frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and mysis a few times a week. Feed small amounts once or twice a day, only what is eaten in a couple of minutes.

Quick answers

What water does Golden Marbled Angelfish need?: Golden Marbled Angelfish does best at 24–30 °C with a pH of 6–7.5.
How big does Golden Marbled Angelfish get?: Golden Marbled Angelfish grows to about 15 cm long, 20cm+ tall.
Is Golden Marbled Angelfish easy to keep?: Yes. Golden Marbled Angelfish is rated easy and suits beginners with a cycled, stable aquarium.
Is Golden Marbled Angelfish peaceful?: Mostly. Golden Marbled Angelfish is peaceful, territorial when paired, so give it plenty of space and hiding places.
How much is delivery for Golden Marbled Angelfish?: Golden Marbled Angelfish is sent by specialist livestock courier anywhere in the UK for £20 per order, or free on orders of £100 or more.

Delivery & returns

Livestock is sent by specialist courier. Please be at home to receive it and check it on arrival. Full details are in our delivery and returns terms.