Our Guide To Keeping Manacapuru Redback Angelfish Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Pterophyllum scalare
- Common name: Manacapuru Redback Angelfish
- Family: Cichlidae
- Origin: Amazon River Basin in South America
- Adult length: 15 cm
- Lifespan: 10 years or more
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Tank Setup:
- Manacapuru Redback Angelfish require a tall tank with a capacity of at least 200L to accommodate their vertical swimming behavior.
- Provide tall plants like Amazon Sword and Vallisneria for them to hide among, and leave open swimming spaces in the middle and upper parts of the tank.
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Water Parameters:
- Manacapuru Redback Angelfish prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
- Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Provide gentle to moderate water flow with a suitable filter to maintain water quality without causing excessive disturbance.
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Diet:
- Manacapuru Redback Angelfish are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Offer them a balanced diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food supplemented with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
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Tank mates:
- Manacapuru Redback Angelfish are generally peaceful but can be territorial during breeding. They are compatible with other peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, gouramis, and corydoras catfish.
- Avoid keeping them with aggressive or very small fish that they may see as prey.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Manacapuru Redback Angelfish are known for their graceful swimming and striking appearance, making them a popular choice for community tanks.
- They may exhibit some aggression during breeding, so provide ample hiding spots and tank space if breeding is intended.