{"product_id":"red-cap-diamond-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","title":"Red Cap Diamond Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Cap Diamond Angelfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a stunning selectively bred variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its brilliant white to iridescent silver body and distinctive bright red \"cap\" across the top of its head. Graceful, elegant, and eye-catching, this variety makes an exceptional centrepiece for any peaceful freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith their tall fins and calm, flowing movements, Red Cap Diamond Angelfish add elegance and personality to planted aquariums. They thrive in well-maintained tanks with driftwood, plants, and open swimming space. Due to their tall body shape, they are best suited to aquariums with plenty of vertical height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough generally peaceful, Angelfish can become territorial during breeding and may establish dominance as they mature. They are best kept with other peaceful fish of a similar size and should not be housed with fin-nipping species or very small fish that could be viewed as prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Cap Diamond Angelfish are omnivores and will readily accept a wide variety of quality foods. Feed a staple diet of premium flakes or pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and daphnia to promote vibrant colouration, healthy growth, and overall vitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like This Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStunning iridescent diamond body with a vibrant red cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant centrepiece fish for planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful and suitable for larger community aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and easy to care for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be successfully bred in the home aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–12 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150 litres for a pair (larger aquariums recommended for groups)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore – accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive, particularly during breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best kept singly, as a bonded pair, or in groups in spacious aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank-bred colour variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15 cm in body length and up to 20 cm in height.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid to upper water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable with tetras, rainbowfish, Corydoras, peaceful gouramis, larger rasboras, and other non-aggressive community fish. Avoid fin-nipping species such as Tiger Barbs and very small fish that may be viewed as food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: The photos shown are of the actual fish currently in stock. As these are living animals, colour intensity and pattern may vary slightly between individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43766916350026,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/redcapdiamondangelfish.jpg?v=1782984115","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/red-cap-diamond-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}