Marble blushing angel (4 pcs)

Freshwater Angelfish is a beautiful ornamental variety of the freshwater angelfish. It combines the Marble pattern (black, white, and silver marbling) with the Blushing trait, where the gill covers are transparent, revealing the red gills beneath.

Quick Facts

• Scientific name: Pterophyllum scalare
• Common names: Marble Blushing Angelfish, Marble Blushing Angel
• Origin: Bred from the Amazonian Freshwater Angelfish
• Adult size:
  • Body length: 10–15 cm (4–6 inches)
  • Height (including fins): Up to 20–25 cm (8–10 inches)
• Lifespan: 8–12 years
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful but territorial during breeding

Appearance

• White, silver, and black marble pattern with unique markings on each fish.
• Transparent gill covers create the “blushing” effect.
• Long, graceful dorsal, anal, and ventral fins.
• Mature breeding pairs may become more colorful and territorial.

Ideal Water Parameters

• Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: 3–12 dGH
• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
• Nitrate: Below 20 ppm

Aquarium Setup

• Minimum tank size:
  • 120 liters (30 gallons) for a pair
  • 200 liters (55 gallons) or larger for a group
• Tank should be at least 45–50 cm (18–20 inches) tall to accommodate their fins.
• Fine sand or gravel substrate.
• Driftwood and broad-leaved plants for spawning.
• Moderate water flow and efficient filtration.

Diet

Marble Blushing Angels are omnivores:

• High-quality angelfish pellets or flakes
• Frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and daphnia
• Live foods occasionally
• Vegetable-based foods such as spirulina flakes

Feed 2–3 small meals daily.

Tank Mates

Good companions include:

• Peaceful tetras (larger species such as emperor or black phantom tetras)
• Corydoras catfish
• Peaceful rainbowfish
• Peaceful gouramis
• Bristlenose plecos
• Peaceful dwarf cichlids such as Apistogramma borellii in a spacious, well-structured aquarium

Avoid:

• Fin-nippers such as tiger barbs
• Very small fish (such as neon tetras) that may be viewed as prey by adult angels
• Aggressive cichlids like Hemichromis exsul or Neolamprologus leleupi

Breeding

• Open-substrate spawner.
• Eggs are laid on vertical surfaces such as plant leaves or slate.
• Both parents guard the eggs and fry.
• Eggs hatch in 2–3 days.
• Fry become free-swimming after 5–7 days.

Care Tips

• Maintain excellent water quality with weekly 25–30% water changes.
• Avoid overcrowding, as angelfish can become territorial as they mature.
• Keep them in groups of 5–6 juveniles if you want them to naturally form breeding pairs.
• Feed a varied diet to promote healthy growth and vibrant coloration.

Is it suitable for a planted aquarium?

Yes. Marble Blushing Angelfish are among the best centerpiece fish for a medium to large planted aquarium. They pair well with Amazon-style plants, driftwood, and peaceful community fish, provided the tank offers enough vertical swimming space.