{"product_id":"platinum-veil-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-live-freshwater-semi-aggressive-fish","title":"Platinum Veil Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePlatinum Veil Angelfish\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking captive-bred color and fin morph of the classic freshwater angel — solid pearl-white body paired with the elegant long, flowing fins of the veiltail strain. A peaceful-to-semi-aggressive centerpiece fish, it brings vertical presence and graceful movement to any 30+ gallon community. Care level: \u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair it with peaceful mid-sized tankmates and a planted scape for the ultimate display. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30+ gallons (taller tanks preferred for fin display)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard (3–10 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — quality flake, pellet, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group of 5–6 when young; pairs form as they mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e (Platinum Veil morph)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003ePlatinum Veil Angelfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive (especially when pairing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e~6\" tall (body + fins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eCaptive-bred (wild species: Amazon basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest paired with peaceful, mid-sized community fish. Avoid fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras) and tiny fish that fit in an angel's mouth (neons, ember tetras). Good tankmates include rummynose tetras, larger rasboras, peaceful gouramis, corydoras catfish, and bristlenose plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003ePremium tropical flake \u0026amp; pellet foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e for hiding and breeding cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater conditioner \u0026amp; dechlorinator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater test kits\u003c\/a\u003e for monitoring pH and hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n          \u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Platinum Veils breed like regular angels?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — once paired, they spawn readily on broad leaves or flat surfaces. Fry inherit a mix of platinum and standard genes depending on parent lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need a tall tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended. Their tall body and trailing veiltail fins look cramped in standard 20-gallon high tanks. Aim for 18\"+ height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they hardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when water parameters are stable. They're sensitive to ammonia\/nitrite spikes — cycle the tank fully before adding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48766556274907,"sku":"48766556274907","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_122f68d8-99e8-41cf-9ba9-d82470165b16.png?v=1778595843","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/platinum-veil-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-live-freshwater-semi-aggressive-fish","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}