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Freshwater angelfish are one of the most easily recognized, and also one of the most beautiful fish that can be found in a fresh water aquarium.
Their unique body shape, as well as their stately appearance and unique coloring, make them one of the most heralded of all fish.
Oddly enough, the actually derived their name from the saltwater angelfish species, of which they are not related at all. Freshwater angelfish are originally from the Amazon basin South America. Although they are from the cichlid family, they are generally not overly aggressive and are normally peaceful and slow moving by nature, only occasionally becoming excited or territorial during feeding and spawning.
Angelfish are cichlids, although their round bodies and triangular fins are quite different from the majority of cichlids which usually have sleeker shapes. This body form serves them well however, since it permits them to stay camouflaged among the tall roots and plants that makeup most of the angelfishes normal environment . Angelfish, although generally fed flake food in captivity, are omnivorous and do eat live food in the wild. They are ambush predators in the wild and prey on smaller fish and micro-invertebrates.
Angelfish Care Coming from an region close to the equator, Angelfish prosper in a warm water environment. Thus fish tank water temperature ought to be around 80 degrees. Angelfish due best in a domestic environment with a combination of good that replicates their natural diet. Live and flake food should be provided, as well a frozen food Angelfish will continue to eat all the food given to them, so one must be careful not to overfeed. This can result in a buildup of excess fat (they became fat fish). Fat fish will become lethargic and usually do not live as long as healthy fish. Well cared for angelfish can live up to 12 or more years. Angelfish, again because of their natural habitat in forested river areas, will thrive best if kept in a slightly acidic aquarium, with a pH below 7.0.
As mentioned earlier, angelfish, although they are cichlids, are generally no overly aggressive. That being said, angelfish are opportunistic and well not pass up a meal of a smaller fish if given the opportunity.
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