Can Angelfish Live With Royal Gramma?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Angelfish needs 6.0–7.5, Royal Gramma needs 8.1–8.4.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Angelfish | Royal Gramma | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 75–79°F | 76–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 8.1–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 5.9" | 3.1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 40 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
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 →Royal Gramma
Gramma loreto
beginnerpeaceful30+ gal
The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is a beginner saltwater species known for its purple (front), yellow (rear) coloration. Purple/yellow bicolor. Bottom to Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Angelfish:
For Royal Gramma:
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