| It is essential for fresh water aquarium hobbyists to | | | | There are some fresh water hobbyists who want to |
| know about the basics of Angelfish care. Angelfish | | | | keep other fish in the same aquarium with their |
| are very popular and can be a great addition to your | | | | Angelfish. 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 triangle | | | | with angelfish and which ones do not. This is because |
| shape and this is what that has made this fish so | | | | angelfish can be quite aggressive and they |
| popular among fish lovers. Therefore, for the fresh | | | | sometimes have the tendency to eat smaller fish. |
| water hobbyists, who have a very limited choice, | | | | Diseases |
| angelfish are a must have. Angelfish are available | | | | Like 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 |
| Diet | | | | other species of freshwater fish. The most common |
| If you want to keep angelfish in freshwater tank | | | | disease affecting freshwater angelfish is Ich. It is |
| then giving them flakes will not do your purpose. You | | | | caused by parasites in the aquarium. If your fish gets |
| must feed them small fry fish as well as mosquito | | | | it you will see tiny spots in the bodies of your |
| larvae. Again, there are some experts who opine that | | | | Angelfish. Ich can be cured with proper care. |
| you should give them live food which will make their | | | | Angelfish 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 and | | | | difficult 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 angelfish | | | | care for them and you will have healthy freshwater |
| some variety, you can go for flakes with once in a | | | | angelfish. |
| while diet of live food. | | | | Some Common and general Tips for Proper Angelfish |
| Tank | | | | Care |
| 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, angelfish | | | | do 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, they | | | | other 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 at | | | | spawning. |
| least 25 inches deep. | | | | * Angelfish can live up to 10 or 12 years. All depends |
| For a freshwater tank, aqua plants are very | | | | upon 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 oxygen | | | | separate 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 | | | | |