Marble Longfin Angelfish

🔥 Marble Longfin Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare “Marble Longfin”)

Add flowing elegance and bold pattern to your aquarium with the stunning Marble Longfin Angelfish. This beautiful variety combines dramatic black, white, and silver marbling with extended, flowing fins that give it a graceful, almost drifting appearance in the water.

Eye-catching, peaceful, and full of character, Marble Longfin Angelfish are perfect for aquarists looking for a standout centrepiece fish with added flair.

🌿 Why Choose Marble Longfin Angelfish?

🎨 Striking black, white, and silver marble pattern
🪶 Extended longfin variety with flowing finnage
🐠 Elegant centrepiece fish with graceful movement
🌿 Ideal for planted and display aquariums
⭐ Unique combination of pattern and fin extension

In a well-maintained aquarium, Marble Longfin Angelfish glide slowly through the water, creating a calm and visually stunning display.

📏 Care Requirements

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

Marble Longfin Angelfish thrive in warm, stable aquariums with gentle flow, vertical space, and plants or décor to provide structure and territories.

🐠 Compatibility

Suitable for peaceful to semi-aggressive community aquariums. Good tank mates include tetras, rasboras, gouramis, and Corydoras. Avoid fin-nipping species, as their long fins can be targeted.

⚠️ Important Notes

Due to their extended fins, Marble Longfin Angelfish are more vulnerable to fin damage and require calm tank mates and gentle water flow. As they mature, they may become territorial, especially during breeding. Each fish will have unique marbling patterns.

The Marble Longfin Angelfish is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists seeking a graceful, eye-catching centrepiece fish that combines dramatic patterning with flowing elegance.