| Starting an aquarium can be a great adventure when | | | | parts of the aquarium. |
| you stock it with freshwater Angelfish. These fish | | | | Almost all pet shops and dealers carry Angelfish, but |
| have great personalities and make beautiful additions | | | | it will be important that the dealer be reputable and |
| to an existing or new aquarium. Most people choose | | | | reliable. Checking the background of the shop and |
| one of the Pterophyllum scalare varieties, but there | | | | looking at the way they care for their fish will give |
| are many different varieties from which to choose. | | | | you a very good idea of the health of the fish in |
| When you are looking for the perfect fish for your | | | | their care. Some people raise Angels as a hobby and |
| tank you will have a wide array of colors and | | | | sell them. These individuals take very good care of |
| markings from which to select your fish. | | | | their babies and are attached to them. They have a |
| It will be important to remember that Angelfish live | | | | personal investment in the fish and want to see |
| up to ten years when they are cared for properly. | | | | them go to a good home. |
| Therefore, it is important to plan on a long-term | | | | Freshwater Angelfish are less likely to nip or bite |
| relationship with your fish and get a tank and | | | | other fish when they are raised in a community tank |
| accessories that will meet their needs. Angels grow | | | | from a young age. They also will remain more stable |
| to about six inches long although some varieties grow | | | | and happy when they have plenty of room to swim |
| larger. | | | | in and plants to hide in. Angel parents are very |
| It is a good idea to get at least four to six Angels | | | | protective and will often aggressively protect their |
| for your tank at one time. Getting your fish the size | | | | fry. When your Angels have babies, you may want |
| of a quarter or silver dollar will assure that they are | | | | to move the other fish to another tank until the |
| not old. You might also want to select your fish | | | | babies are old enough to hide in the plants of your |
| because of their unique coloring. Some of the fish | | | | aquarium. This is usually about two weeks. |
| have markings and colors which change as they | | | | Talking and chatting with people who have |
| mature or when they are in a bad mood. | | | | experience with freshwater Angelfish will be very |
| Angels are very social and like to swim in a large tank | | | | helpful. You will be able to get the details, tricks, and |
| so plan on twenty gallons of water at a minimum for | | | | tips that you need to raise healthy and happy fish. |
| your freshwater Angelfish. They will also need live | | | | Talking to people who have established tanks and |
| plants. Angels like to lay their eggs on flat surfaces | | | | are breeding their Angels will also be helpful when you |
| and broad leaf plants are the perfect spot to lay | | | | are looking for accessories to add to the tank to |
| eggs. When you Angels are about a year old, they | | | | make it more comfortable for parents and fry. |
| will break off into pairs and begin protecting certain | | | | |