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Pterophyllum
Pterophyllum are freshwater angelfish known for their tall, triangular bodies and graceful swimming style.
1 species indexed
What is Pterophyllum?
Pterophyllum is a genus of South American cichlids commonly referred to as freshwater angelfish.
Typical habitat and water envelope
Native to the Amazon basin, angelfish inhabit slow-moving waters with submerged roots, branches and vegetation.
| Temperature (typical) | 24 to 30 C |
| pH (typical) | 6 to 7.5 |
| Hardness band (typical) | very_soft to medium |
| Flow (typical) | low |
Informational only: compatibility logic remains species-level.
Compare species in Pterophyllum
1 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Freshwater Angelfish Pterophyllum scalare | 12.0 | semi aggressive |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Freshwater Angelfish Pterophyllum scalare | 12.0 | 24.0 to 30.0 C | 6.8 to 7.8 | soft to medium | medium | semi aggressive |