How to Care for Your Beautiful Angelfish

It is essential for fresh water aquarium hobbyists toThere are some fresh water hobbyists who want to
know about the basics of Angelfish care. Angelfishkeep other fish in the same aquarium with their
are very popular and can be a great addition to yourAngelfish. You can also do it if you want but before
tank. Moreover they are good for breeding as well.selecting you must know which fish do get along
Angelfish are known for their distinctive trianglewith angelfish and which ones do not. This is because
shape and this is what that has made this fish soangelfish can be quite aggressive and they
popular among fish lovers. Therefore, for the freshsometimes have the tendency to eat smaller fish.
water hobbyists, who have a very limited choice,Diseases
angelfish are a must have. Angelfish are availableLike all other fish species angelfish are also prone to
various vibrant colors which is a delight for the eyes.diseases. These diseases are the same which affect
Dietother species of freshwater fish. The most common
If you want to keep angelfish in freshwater tankdisease affecting freshwater angelfish is Ich. It is
then giving them flakes will not do your purpose. Youcaused by parasites in the aquarium. If your fish gets
must feed them small fry fish as well as mosquitoit you will see tiny spots in the bodies of your
larvae. Again, there are some experts who opine thatAngelfish. Ich can be cured with proper care.
you should give them live food which will make theirAngelfish are not only great to have because they
food well-balanced.are splendid to look at but because it is not very
Again, other experts disagree with this view anddifficult to provide them proper care as well. You just
suggest that optimum quality flakes is enough.need to know a few important facts about how to
But, if you are interested in giving your angelfishcare for them and you will have healthy freshwater
some variety, you can go for flakes with once in aangelfish.
while diet of live food.Some Common and general Tips for Proper Angelfish
TankCare
For your freshwater angelfish you will need a big* If you are treating your angelfish for some disease,
tank. Unlike some other fresh water fish, angelfishdo raise the tank temperature as well.
require a much bigger space. An ideal angelfish tank* It is always a good option to keep angelfish alone
should be a 25 gallons one for two angelfish.in a tank so that they do not get diseases from
Angelfish can grow up to 6 inches. Moreover, theyother fish.
also like swimming up and down, back and forth. So* Do not give stress to your angelfish just after their
you will need a deep tank as well. It should be atspawning.
least 25 inches deep.* Angelfish can live up to 10 or 12 years. All depends
For a freshwater tank, aqua plants are veryupon your care.
important. The plants help in increasing the beauty of* Angelfish like peaceful and calm atmosphere.
the tank. But apart from that they perform certain* For breeding successfully you should always
other crucial jobs as well. Like, they provide oxygenseparate the fry from the parents because the
to the water and also help in cleaning the tank.parents can sometimes eat their own babies.
Other Fish