{"product_id":"mixed-veil-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-freshwater","title":"Mixed Veil Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .aq-pd{font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n  .aq-pd h3{margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.1em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:9px;}\n  .aq-pd p{margin:0.5em 0 1em;}\n  .aq-pd ul{margin:0.4em 0 1em;padding-left:1.2em;}\n  .aq-pd li{margin:0.35em 0;}\n  .aq-specs-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:0.6em;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;}\n  .aq-specs-table th{background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:0.82em;}\n  .aq-specs-table td{padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #BBDEFB;vertical-align:top;}\n  .aq-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f5faff;}\n  .aq-specs-table td:first-child{font-weight:600;width:42%;color:#444;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMixed Veil Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e) is a graceful, long-finned freshwater angel that makes an instant centerpiece in any tall community aquarium. \"Veil\" refers to the extra-long, flowing fins, and \"mixed\" means you take home a healthy, hand-picked angel from an assortment of color forms such as silver, zebra, marble, gold, and koi. It is an intermediate, semi-aggressive cichlid with the calm, gliding presence angelfish are loved for. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAngelfish are tall fish, so height matters more than footprint. Give them a tall tank of at least 29 gallons for a pair, or 55 gallons and up for a small group, with open swimming room and some tall plants or driftwood to break up sight lines. Keep the water warm and clean: 76 to 82 F, pH around 6.5 to 7.5, and stable parameters with regular water changes. They are hardy once established but appreciate gentle flow and a planted, structured layout. Angels naturally pair off as they mature and can become territorial while spawning, which is normal cichlid behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed Veil Angelfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 6 in tall body, taller with the veil fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 gallons (tall) for a pair, 55+ for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 to 82 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAngelfish do best in a peaceful, medium-sized community. Good tankmates include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ecorydoras catfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-skirt-tetra-gymnocorymbus-ternetzi-freshwater\"\u003elarger tetras such as black skirts\u003c\/a\u003e, gouramis, mollies, platies, rams, and bristlenose plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTwo things to avoid: fin-nippers like tiger barbs and serpae tetras, which will shred those long veil fins, and very small fish like neon tetras or tiny guppies, which an adult angel may eat. Keep angels with tankmates that are too large to swallow and too calm to nip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFeed a varied omnivore diet built on a quality flake or pellet, with frozen and meaty foods to bring out size and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-beefheart-frozen-carnivore-food\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Beefheart\u003c\/a\u003e, a classic angelfish growth and conditioning food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e for a daily staple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-vibra-bites-sinking-pellet-fish-food\"\u003eHikari Vibra Bites\u003c\/a\u003e for variety they go crazy for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSee our other angels: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/koi-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-freshwater\"\u003eKoi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/platinum-veil-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-live-freshwater-semi-aggressive-fish\"\u003ePlatinum Veil\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-medium\"\u003eAssorted\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Mixed Veil\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVeil refers to the long, flowing fins of this variety. Mixed means you receive a healthy, hand-picked angel from an assortment of color forms, so each one is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big do they get and what size tank do they need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey reach about 6 inches in body height, taller with the fins. A tall 29-gallon tank suits a pair; a group is happier in 55 gallons or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre angelfish aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are semi-aggressive cichlids. They are generally peaceful in a community but pair off and get territorial when breeding. Avoid fin-nippers and fish small enough to be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do they eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are omnivores. Offer a quality flake or pellet staple plus frozen treats like beef heart, brine shrimp, and bloodworms for color and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856546050267,"sku":"8031145","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_79827a26-e862-4ebd-8bec-8e03c6055569.png?v=1781101385","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-veil-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}