SUNSET ANGELFISH

🌅 Sunset Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) – Radiant Gold Beauty for Planted and Community Aquariums

The Sunset Angelfish is a stunning strain of Pterophyllum scalare, celebrated for its brilliant orange-gold head that fades beautifully into silvery white body tones—evoking the hues of a tropical sunset. With their graceful swimming, long flowing fins, and peaceful demeanor, Sunset Angelfish bring both elegance and vibrancy to any freshwater aquarium.

Each fish has a slightly different distribution of orange and silver, ensuring that every individual is one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re aquascaping or building out a colorful community tank, the Sunset Angelfish makes for an eye-catching centerpiece species.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare

• Common Name: Sunset Angelfish

• Adult Size: 5–6 inches (up to 8" with fins)

• Temperament: Semi-peaceful; can show mild territorial behavior when breeding

• Tank Size: 30+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 76–84°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Soft to moderately hard water

• Diet: Omnivore – flakes, micro pellets, frozen or live brine shrimp, bloodworms

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Sunset Angelfish thrive in:

• Taller aquariums with vertical space for fin extension

• Planted tanks with driftwood and low to medium lighting

• Low current environments that replicate the Amazon

Compatible with:

• Tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, Apistogramma, peaceful gouramis, and plecos

• Avoid fast fin-nippers like tiger barbs or overly aggressive cichlids

• Best in groups or as a bonded pair—ideal for centerpiece displays

Behavior:

• 🌞 Peaceful but curious, often investigating tank activity

• 🧠 Intelligent and personable—responds to feeding time and movement

• 🐣 May spawn in home aquariums with proper care and conditions

🛒 Why Buy Sunset Angelfish from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Sunset Angelfish is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for radiant color and strong body shape

• ✅ Acclimated and feeding well in freshwater setups

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ An excellent choice for display tanks, planted aquascapes, and peaceful community tanks

📦 Add warmth, grace, and color to your aquarium with the Sunset Angelfish—a golden beauty that lives up to its name. Now available at RobsAquatics.com.