Angelfish come in a variety of colours and shapes. Despite the numerous types, there are only three species: the common (Pterophyllum scalare), the altum (Pterophyllum altum), and the Leopold’s (Pterophyllum leopoldi). Most common amongst these is Pterophyllum scalare.
When you organize your aquarium, you spend a long time thinking about the varieties of fish you want to have.
If you are considering getting an Angelfish, the following are some of the most popular Angelfish varieties kept as pets:
BLUSHING ANGELFISH
The name comes from the two red gills that make this fish look like it is blushing. Lack of pigmentation on the gill cover (operculum) allows the red colour of the gills to show through. The gill colour can vary from pale orange to bright red, depending on the parentage. This variety is sometimes simply referred to as ‘blushing angels’. They typically have no dusky markings at all and no hint of stripes. The body is usually golden, but in some fish you will also notice a silver shade. In general, the golden colour appears after they reach maturity.
ZEBRA ANGELFISH
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