Pinoy Smoke Angelfish

🔥 Pinoy Smoke Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare “Pinoy Smoke”)

Add a dramatic and elegant presence to your aquarium with the stunning Pinoy Smoke Angelfish. This striking variety is known for its deep smoky body tones combined with shimmering blue highlights, creating a mysterious, almost metallic appearance that shifts beautifully under aquarium lighting.

Graceful, bold, and full of personality, Pinoy Smoke Angelfish make a superb centrepiece for aquarists looking for something darker and more unique than standard varieties.

🌿 Why Choose Pinoy Smoke Angelfish?

🌫️ Deep smoky body with blue iridescent sheen
🐠 Classic angelfish shape with flowing fins
✨ Unique, darker-toned centrepiece fish
🌿 Ideal for planted and display aquariums
⭐ Highly sought-after modern angelfish strain

In the right setup, Pinoy Smoke Angelfish display slow, elegant swimming behaviour and become a focal point within the aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare “Pinoy Smoke”
📛 Common Name: Pinoy Smoke Angelfish
🏠 Tank Size: 120L+ recommended (tall tank preferred)
📏 Adult Size: ~15 cm body (larger including fins)
🌡️ Temperature: 24–30°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Semi-peaceful (territorial when breeding)
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: 4–6+ recommended when young

Pinoy Smoke Angelfish thrive in warm, stable aquariums with gentle flow, vertical swimming space, and plants or décor to create natural territories.

🐠 Compatibility

Suitable for peaceful to semi-aggressive community aquariums. Good tank mates include tetras, rasboras, gouramis, and Corydoras. Avoid fin-nipping species and very small fish that may be seen as food.

⚠️ Important Notes

Pinoy Smoke Angelfish can become territorial as they mature, especially when forming breeding pairs. Their colour intensity and blue sheen can vary depending on lighting, diet, and genetics. A high-quality varied diet helps maintain their condition and colour.

The Pinoy Smoke Angelfish is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a bold, elegant, and slightly more exotic angelfish that adds depth, contrast, and sophistication to a freshwater aquarium.