{"product_id":"philippines-blue-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","title":"Philippines Blue Angelfish - Pterophyllum Scalare","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilippines Blue Angelfish | A Rare and Iridescent Selectively Bred Showpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Philippines Blue Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is one of the most captivating and visually distinctive colour varieties of the classic freshwater Angelfish available in the hobby today. Developed through careful selective breeding, the Philippines Blue displays a stunning steel-blue to silver-blue iridescence across its tall, elegant body that shifts and shimmers with every movement under aquarium lighting — a cool, refined colouration that stands apart from the warmer tones of more common Angelfish varieties. Combined with the breed's characteristic flowing fins and graceful, unhurried swimming style, the Philippines Blue Angelfish is a genuinely breathtaking centrepiece for any tall, planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStill relatively rare compared to standard scalare varieties, this is the kind of Angelfish that experienced fishkeepers stop and ask about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilippines Blue Angelfish Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: Pterophyllum scalare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAdult size: up to 6 inches (15 cm) body length, up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall including fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMinimum tank size: 29 gallons for a pair — tall tanks strongly preferred over shallow ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e55 gallons or more recommended for a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTemperature: 78–84°F (25–29°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003epH: 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGentle filtration — Angelfish dislike strong currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLifespan: 10 years or more with good care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilippines Blue Angelfish Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAngelfish thrive in tall, well-planted aquariums that reflect their natural Amazon Basin habitat. Tall plants such as Amazon Swords, Vallisneria, and Anubias, combined with vertical driftwood and open swimming lanes, suit their body shape and swimming style perfectly. Dark substrate and soft, slightly acidic water will bring out the full depth of the blue iridescence, making a noticeable difference to how vivid and striking these fish appear. Subdued lighting and gentle filtration complete the picture — avoid strong currents that stress their delicate fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Your Philippines Blue Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOmnivores with a healthy appetite. A high quality flake or cichlid pellet forms a solid staple diet, supplemented regularly with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp, and daphnia to keep them in top condition and enhance their colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Many Philippines Blue Angelfish Should You Keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe always recommend keeping Angelfish in groups of five or more in a community tank. In our experience, lone Angelfish or pairs tend to become the bullies of the tank — but in a larger group, their social hierarchy keeps them focused on each other rather than pestering their tank mates. The more the merrier! As they mature they will begin to pair off naturally, and bonded pairs may become territorial during breeding, so plenty of space and tank mates helps keep the peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilippines Blue Angelfish Tank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLarger tetras such as black skirts, bleeding hearts, and Congo tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCorydoras, plecos, and peaceful bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePeaceful gouramis and larger rasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvoid very small fish such as neon tetras and guppies — adult Angelfish will eat them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvoid fin-nipping species such as tiger barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Medium\/Large","offer_id":48531703398622,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Photo_c76bf674-ca83-49a4-aa92-26174c534b16.png?v=1741201181","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/philippines-blue-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}