What is the lifespan of a Freshwater Angelfish?

According to allpets.ai data, Freshwater Angelfish typically lives 8–15 years. Body length: 15–15 cm.

What health problems are common in Freshwater Angelfish?

According to allpets.ai data, Freshwater Angelfish is predisposed to 4 health conditions including Angelfish Virus, Hexamita (Hole in the Head), Capillaria. 0 of these are hereditary. Regular screening is recommended for early detection.

How do you care for a Freshwater Angelfish?

According to allpets.ai data, Freshwater Angelfish care includes: Exercise: Intermediate care level. Grooming: Omnivore. Annual exam focus: Compatible: Larger tetras, rasboras, gouramis, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, corydoras, medium-sized catfish, discus.

What are the breeding considerations for Freshwater Angelfish?

According to allpets.ai data, Freshwater Angelfish has an average litter size of ?–?. Dystocia risk: N/A. CHIC required tests: Intermediate, substrate spawners, monogamous pairs, parents may eat eggs if stressed.

What water parameters does Freshwater Angelfish need?

According to allpets.ai data, Freshwater Angelfish requires: Water temperature: 25.5-30°C. pH: pH 6-8. Diet: Omnivore.

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Freshwater Angelfish

Species: Fish Origin: Amazon Basin, South America Size: Medium

Basic Information

Species	Fish
Origin	Amazon Basin, South America
Size Category	Medium
Category	Fish
Original Purpose	Ornamental

Vital Statistics

Body Length	15–15 cm
Lifespan	8–15 years
Senior Age Threshold	11 years

Adult Preventive Care

Exercise Needs	Intermediate care level
Grooming	Omnivore
Annual Exam Focus	Compatible: Larger tetras, rasboras, gouramis, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, corydoras, medium-sized catfish, discus
Routine Care	Incompatible: Fin nippers (Tiger Barbs, Serpae Tetras), fast-swimming fish, nano fish, microrasboras, dwarf shrimp, aggressive cichlids

Health Predispositions (4 conditions)

Condition	Onset Stage	Risk	Hereditary	Screening
Angelfish Virus	adult	high	No	N/A
Hexamita (Hole in the Head)	adult	medium	No	N/A
Capillaria	adult	medium	No	N/A
Ich (White Spot Disease)	adult	medium	No	N/A

Breeding & Genetics

CHIC Required Tests	Intermediate, substrate spawners, monogamous pairs, parents may eat eggs if stressed
Recommended DNA Tests	Pterophyllum scalare

Water Parameters & Husbandry

Water Temperature	25.5-30°C
pH Range	pH 6-8
Water Type & Tank	Freshwater, Min tank: 110L
Diet	Omnivore
Common Issues	Difficulty: Intermediate. Temperament: Peaceful, semi-aggressive when breeding

Behavioral Ethogram

Locomotion	Graceful swimming, mid-water to surface feeding, foraging along bottom, territorial during breeding, pairing off, guarding eggs, fanning eggs
Social	Peaceful, semi-aggressive when breeding
Stress/Displacement	Clamped fins, hiding, gasping at surface, erratic swimming, spinning, white chalky feces, loss of appetite

AI Communication Decoding

AI-Trainable Signals	Clamped fins, excess slime, listless with nose pointed up slightly, gasping at surface, erratic swimming, spinning, white chalky feces
Context-Dependent Vocalizations	Clamped fins, hiding, gasping at surface, erratic swimming, spinning, white chalky feces, loss of appetite
Interspecies Communication	Water type: Freshwater, pH: 6-8