German Blue Blushing Angelfish - (Pterophyllum scalare)

🐟 German Blue Blushing Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

The German Blue Blushing Angelfish is a beautiful and popular angelfish variant known for its striking blue coloration accented with rosy or pinkish "blush" highlights. A selective breed of the classic angelfish, it is favored by aquarists for its elegant appearance and graceful swimming.

🔍 Quick Facts

• 🆔 Common Name: German Blue Blushing Angelfish
• 🧬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
• 🧬 Family: Cichlidae
• 🌎 Origin: Native to the Amazon Basin, South America (wild type)
• 📏 Max Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

• 🧘 Generally peaceful but can be territorial, especially during breeding
• 🤝 Compatible with other peaceful community fish of similar size
• 🏞 Prefers planted tanks with open swimming areas
• ⚠️ May nip fins of slow-moving or long-finned tankmates

🏡 Tank Requirements

• 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger
• 🌿 Provide plenty of plants and vertical structures for hiding
• 💨 Moderate filtration with gentle water flow

Water Parameters:

• 🌡️ Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
• 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

• Omnivorous — accepts flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods

📊 Overview Table

📝 Snippet

• The German Blue Blushing Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a stunning, selectively bred angelfish variant prized for its blue hues and rosy highlights.
• Ideal for peaceful community tanks with planted environments.