What fish get along with angelfish?

Answer 1

Angelfish grow quite large and can bully, even their own kind. It is wise to buy several youngsters and let them pair off, then keep the pair and sell the others. You shouldn't have any problems with shoaling fish and South American species would include most of the tetra family. Also fish such as pencil fish and head standers, dwarf cichlids and catfish should be fine. The thing to avoid is other species of angelfish (I once had one badly bullied) and fish with exotic flowing fins such as betta. Also do not purchase very small fish such as rasboras (I would stick to all South American species anyway, personally - I think it's more interesting).

Answer 2

You can put Bettas, and tetras together. A clown loach will go with anything you put in the tank. Just make sure you have a big enough tank. Guppies multiply quickly. So if you want to put in more fish you will have to be careful the other fish don't eat the baby guppies. Don't put Oscars in with other fish. A fish will eat another fish if it can get it in it's mouth.

Answer 3

Many of the Tetra family of fish have similar water requirements as do Corydoras catfish and some of the Amazonian Dwarf cichlids from the Apistograma family. Knowing that Angelfish (Pterophylum scalare) are cichlids and will hunt (as a pack sometimes)and trap and eat small fish, I would avoid Neons but would probably include Cardinal Tetras as about the smallest fish to house with Angels. The minimum sized tank I would use for Angelfish to live in is 60 Gallons.

Answer 4

They are Cichlids and as such will hunt, kill and eat fish that are small enough to fit into their mouths. They are also slow moving fish most of the time and have long flowing fins which tend to be nibbled if they are in with fast swimming fin nippers. The best company for angels are Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Dwarf Cichlids, Livebearers, etc. I would avoid all large aggressive fish.

Answer 5

Angel fish are cichlids and are therefore a more aggressive type of fish, especially during breeding. They, and so to are the Betas, are huge fin nippers and with each having longer fins, would normally not end well for one or both the occupants.

Answer 6

Yes they are both very tropical in their requirements. Both species come from some of the tributaries and lakes of the Amazon river.

Answer 7

None, they need saltwater in order to survive.

Answer 8

I have some tetras and a Molly.