One of the most splendid of all tropical aquarium inhabitants is the angel fish. This is a popular opinion when people first consider keeping tropical fish. Though they can be fragile when small they grow up to be relatively hardy fish and, with proper care, should thrive in your aquarium.
Angelfish Tankmates:
Growing to about a foot in height, angel fish need plenty of space, so make sure your aquarium is big enough for them. They should be kept singly or in shoals of four or more, as smaller groups will result in dominance battles and bullying. As they are by nature predatory you should avoid keeping them with small fish like guppies and neon tetra, but otherwise they get along well in community tanks. However, if you want to breed your angel fish, you are likely to have more success if you separate them. They can be aggressive in defence of their young and may then represent a danger to other fish.
Due to their unusual shape, angel fish often struggle to move around in aquariums with strong water flow, so relatively still water is recommended. They are generally happy in gravel bottomed tanks but should be given a bare bottomed tank for breeding. It is important to make sure that the bottom of the tank is a dark colour and that the tank has a background picture, as this will make your angel fish feel more secure.
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