Description
These Albino Diamond Angelfish are relatively easy to care for. They reach an approximate maximum size of 15cm. Their ideal water conditions are acidic to neutral, slightly soft to hard. They will eat a variety of foods as they are omnivores – a varied diet of frozen, flake foods and freeze dried would be ideal. Angelfish generally are peaceful but as they grow large they may eat smaller fish.
There are two species of wild angel, Scalare and altum. Both come from the central Amazon tribuaries in Peru and eastern Ecuador. While both wild varieties are sometimes available, most angels available are farm bred Scalare. Over the years many colours have been bred.
The sexes are not particularly easy to distinguish. It is best to buy a group of young angels and let them pair off. Angelfish generally are peaceful but as they grow large they may eat smaller fish and with adult pairs it is best to keep them apart from other angels as they can become territorial.
