Our Guide To Keeping Manacapuru Redback Angelfish Fish

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Provide gentle to moderate water flow with a suitable filter to maintain water quality without causing excessive disturbance.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.