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Pterophyllum Scalare Koi Tricolor 4-5cm

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Pterophyllum scalare (Common Scalaria)

Majestic Amazonian fish, peaceful and elegant in groups

The Pterophyllum scalare is an emblematictropical freshwater fish. Native to South America, it captivates with its graceful triangular shape and calm demeanour. It is ideally suited to spacious planted aquariums.

Behaviour & care

A peaceful, gregarious species, it should be kept in groups of at least 5 or 6 individuals in an aquarium of at least 300 litres. It likes calm, vertical areas. A silent external filter and precise heating are essential.

Diet

Omnivorous to carnivorous: it accepts pellets, flakes, worms and artemia. Vary its diet with our tropical fish foods.

Water quality

  • Temperature: 26 - 30°C
  • pH: 6.0 - 7.2
  • GH: 3 - 10 °dGH
  • KH: 1 - 5 °KH
  • Conductivity: 100 - 300 µS

Before introduction, treat the water with a suitable water conditioner and check your parameters regularly using aquarium tests.

Decor & environment

Choose a dark substrate, tall plants (Vallisneria, Echinodorus) and soft lighting.

Maintenance sheet

Scientific name Pterophyllum scalare
Adult size 12 - 15 cm (height up to 25 cm with fins)
Origin Amazon basin (Peru, Brazil, Guyana)
Temperature 26 - 30 °C
pH 6.0 - 7.2
GH 3 - 10 °dGH
KH 1 - 5 °KH
Conductivity 100 - 300 µS
Life expectancy 8 - 10 years
Behaviour Calm, gregarious, territorial when breeding
Living zone Environment
Minimum volume 300 L (group)
Diet Omnivore with carnivorous tendencies

Aquabota tip

Scalarias prefer slightly acidic water with little current. Regular water changes ensure their harmonious growth.

Shipping & delivery of live fish

The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging.

Shipment organisation

  • France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
  • Closing: every Monday at 10.00 am
  • France: departures Monday or Tuesday (delivery Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Belgium & Luxembourg: departures Monday and Tuesday (delivery Tuesday-Wednesday)
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Data sheet

categorie
Poissons tropicaux
origine
Élevés en captivité
espece
Scalaire
nom latin
Pterophyllum Scalare Koi Tricolor 4-5cm
Famille Biotope
Cichlidae / Amazonie
Taille adulte
15–20 cm
Volume minimum du bac
200 L
Zone de vie
Milieu
Comportement
Paisible en groupe
Régime alimentaire
Omnivore (granulés, vers, algues)
Température
26–30 °C
pH
6.0–7.5
GH
3–10 °dGH
KH
2–6 °dKH
Origine géographique
Brésil, Pérou
Reproduction
Ovipare sur support
Espérance de vie
8–10 ans
Sexe
Mâle plus grand
Niveau de difficulté
Intermédiaire
Compatibilité
Poissons calmes

Specific References

EAN13
8715897233395
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