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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 & Channel Catfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Ictalurus punctatus

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

Freshwater Angelfish & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Pterophyllum scalare · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Checker Barb

Pterophyllum scalare · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Checkerboard Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Dicrossus filamentosus

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

Freshwater Angelfish & Chequered Rainbowfish

Pterophyllum scalare · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Freshwater Angelfish & Cherry Barb

Pterophyllum scalare · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Cherry Shrimp

Pterophyllum scalare · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Pterophyllum scalare · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Chili Rasbora

Pterophyllum scalare · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Pterophyllum scalare · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Pterophyllum scalare · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Chipokae Mbuna

Pterophyllum scalare · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Chocolate Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Hypselecara temporalis

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

Freshwater Angelfish & Chocolate Gourami

Pterophyllum scalare · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Pterophyllum scalare · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Christmas Fulu

Pterophyllum scalare · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Chuco Cichlid

Pterophyllum scalare · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Pterophyllum scalare · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Clown Killifish

Pterophyllum scalare · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Clown Knifefish

Pterophyllum scalare · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Freshwater Angelfish & Clown Loach

Pterophyllum scalare · Chromobotia macracanthus

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

Freshwater Angelfish & Clown Pleco (L104)

Pterophyllum scalare · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Angelfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Pterophyllum scalare · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Angelfish: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive