Add elegance and rare beauty to your aquarium with the Large Manacapuru Angelfish, a prized wild strain of Pterophyllum scalare originating from the Manacapuru River in the Amazon basin. Known for their tall, graceful fins and distinctive metallic silver bodies with a brilliant red or copper-colored back, these angelfish are showstoppers in any aquascape.
These Manacapuru angels are large-sized specimens, typically between 10–15 cm body size (not including fins), and will continue to grow under the right conditions. Their calm, regal behavior makes them excellent centerpiece fish for peaceful community tanks.
- Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare (Manacapuru variant)
- Size: 10–15 cm (body size), can reach up to 20 cm tall with fins
- Temperature: 26–30°C
- pH: 6.0–7.2
- Tank Size: 150L+ recommended for adult pairs
- Diet: Omnivorous – accepts flakes, pellets, frozen/live foods
- Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive (especially when breeding)
- Tank Mates: Tetras, Corydoras, peaceful loaches, plecos (avoid fin-nippers or very small fish like neon tetras)
