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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 & Pungas Catfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Pterophyllum scalare · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Pterophyllum scalare · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressivePurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Pygmy Corydoras

Pterophyllum scalare · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressivePygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressivePygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Pterophyllum scalare · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Rainbow Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Rainbow Shark

Pterophyllum scalare · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Rainbow Snakehead

Pterophyllum scalare · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Ramshorn Snail

Pterophyllum scalare · Planorbidae fam.

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Ramu Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Raspy River Stingray

Pterophyllum scalare · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Bellied Pacu

Pterophyllum scalare · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Breasted Acara

Pterophyllum scalare · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Devil Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Pterophyllum scalare · Microrasbora rubescens

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Empress

Pterophyllum scalare · Protomelas taeniolatus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Eye Tetra

Pterophyllum scalare · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Fin Borleyi

Pterophyllum scalare · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Fin Caudopunk

Pterophyllum scalare · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Pterophyllum scalare · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Pterophyllum scalare · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Hump Eartheater

Pterophyllum scalare · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Pterophyllum scalare · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive