Nickname: Angelfish Scientific Name:Pterophyllumscalare Maximum Length: Up to 6 inches long (15 cm) and 8 inches tall (20 cm), including fins Favorite things: Tall plants, calm waters, vertical swimming space, being the center of attention, and occasional live food Best Buddies: Peaceful to semi-aggressive fish like corydoras, larger tetras (like black skirts or rummynose), gouramis, and plecos — avoid fin-nippers and tiny fish that may be seen as food
