Can Angelfish Live With Flowerhorn?
❌Not Compatible
Flowerhorn Cichlid is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Angelfish | Flowerhorn | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 75–86°F | 80–84°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 5.9" | 11.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 40 gal | 79 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
intermediatesemi-aggressive40+ gal
The Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black stripes (many color variants) coloration. Iconic tall-bodied cichlid. Mid.
Full care guide →Flowerhorn
Hybrid cichlid
intermediateaggressive79+ gal
The Flowerhorn (Hybrid cichlid) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its red, orange, blue, gold (varies by strain) coloration. Man-made hybrid. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Angelfish:
For Flowerhorn:
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