Platinum Angelfish

Platinum Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

The Platinum Angelfish is a striking and elegant freshwater fish, known for its shimmering, silvery-white body and graceful, long fins. A variant of the classic Angelfish, the Platinum Angelfish has a unique, almost metallic appearance that adds an extra touch of beauty to any aquarium. These fish are peaceful, but they can become territorial, especially when breeding, so they are best kept in larger tanks with other peaceful species. Platinum Angelfish are a great choice for aquariums with ample vertical space, as they prefer to swim in the middle and upper levels of the tank.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Peaceful community tanks with other non-aggressive fish

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres

• Temperature Range: 24-28°C

• pH Range: 6.0-7.5

• Recommended School Size: 1 pair or more

• Compatibility: Peaceful; can be territorial during breeding

• Max Size: 15 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/