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Blue Marble Angelfish
Blue Marble Angelfish
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💠 Blue Marble Angelfish – Bold Patterns, Iridescent Blues & Peaceful Elegance
The Blue Marble Angelfish is a stunning, selectively bred variety of Pterophyllum scalare that combines vivid marbled patterning with a metallic blue sheen. Each fish displays a one-of-a-kind blend of blue, black, and silver, often accented with vertical barring and shimmering undertones that intensify with age and lighting. Whether in a planted tank or peaceful community setup, the Blue Marble Angel adds a bold touch of contrast and movement.
Graceful and intelligent, this angelfish variety is prized for its unique color expression, calm demeanor, and natural schooling behavior when kept in groups. It's a perfect showpiece for aquarists seeking both beauty and ease of care.
🐟 Species Profile:
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Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
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Common Name: Blue Marble Angelfish
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Adult Size: 4–6 inches (body) | Up to 8+ inches tall including fins
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Temperament: Semi-peaceful; territorial when spawning
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Tank Size: 30+ gallons (tall tanks ideal)
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Water Parameters: 76–82°F | pH 6.5–7.4 | Soft to moderately hard water
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Diet: Omnivore – accepts flakes, pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and live/frozen fare
🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:
Blue Marble Angelfish thrive in:
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Taller aquariums with gentle flow
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Aquascaped or planted tanks with open vertical swimming space
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Peaceful community tanks or angel-only displays
Great tankmates include:
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Tetras (cardinals, lemons, rummy nose)
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Corydoras catfish
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Dwarf gouramis, rasboras
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Other angelfish (kept in groups of 4+ to balance aggression)
Avoid:
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Fin-nipping species (tiger barbs, large danios)
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Aggressive or fast-swimming fish that outcompete during feeding
Behavior:
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🎨 Each fish has unique marbled patterns—no two are alike
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🧠 Highly interactive and social, especially in small groups
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❤️ May form pairs and exhibit spawning behavior in optimal conditions
🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?
Each Blue Marble Angelfish is:
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✅ Hand-selected for premium marbling and vibrant blue hue
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✅ Acclimated to tank life and feeding on high-quality foods
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✅ Professionally packed and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee
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✅ Perfect for community tanks, planted aquascapes, or angelfish-focused setups
📦 Bring dramatic patterns and metallic brilliance into your aquarium with the Blue Marble Angelfish—a peaceful, elegant swimmer that never blends into the background. Order now from RobsAquatics.com.
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