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Freshwater Angelfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

Freshwater Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size15 cm
Temperature24–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Surface
StockingSolo or group
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Freshwater Angelfish & Jack Dempsey

Pterophyllum scalare · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Jaguar Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Pterophyllum scalare · Oryzias latipes

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Japen Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Pterophyllum scalare · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Jurupari Eartheater

Pterophyllum scalare · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Kenyi Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Maylandia lombardoi

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Keyhole Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Kissing Gourami

Pterophyllum scalare · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Kiunga Blue Eye

Pterophyllum scalare · Kiunga ballochi

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Knight Goby

Pterophyllum scalare · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Koi

Pterophyllum scalare · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKoi: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Kribensis

Pterophyllum scalare · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Kuhli Loach

Pterophyllum scalare · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Lacerda Cory C015

Pterophyllum scalare · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Pelangia mbutaensis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Largemouth Bass

Pterophyllum scalare · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Pterophyllum scalare · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Pterophyllum scalare · Heterandria formosa

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Leggett's Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Glossolepis leggetti

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveLeggett's Rainbowfish: Peaceful