Angelfish, belongs to the family of cyclids and they are also known as angels. They generally live in the warm and clamorous waters of the Amazon River and in small streams connected to the Guyana River in the South American continent.
It is the amounts of algae in these rivers and the way in which the plants grow compactly that make these fish, with a thin and elongated body, can move easily among the vegetation of these places, without suffering accidents or being trapped between the plants .
As we just mentioned, this type de peces, is characterized by having a round and very thin body like a disc. When these little animals move swimming, they keep their body backwards, while their dorsal, pectoral and ventral fins make them look like a large specimen.
If you are one of those who wants to have an angel in your aquarium, it is important to keep in mind that the ponds must be more than 40 centimeters high, and have a large space so that these animals can swim freely. In the same way, it is recommended that they have a large number of broad-leaved plants such as the Amazon swords so that the fish can hide and play in them.
Remember that because it is treated de peces For tropical freshwater, the water must be very soft with a hardness of more or less 6 degrees DH, with a maximum pH of 6.8 and a temperature between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.
In the same way, keep in mind that the feeding of these little fish should be based on very balanced mixtures of the best possible quality so that the little animal remains healthy and strong.