Dwarf Angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 90 × 30 cm.

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Dwarf Angelfish

Pterophyllum leopoldi

The Dwarf Angelfish (Pterophyllum leopoldi) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 5 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–29 °C.

Size: 5 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 22–29 °C
pH: 5.0–7.0
Tank footprint: 90 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature22–29 °C

pH5.0–7.0

Hardness0–6 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusPterophyllum
SpeciesPterophyllum leopoldi

Quick answers

Dwarf Angelfish size: how big does it get?: It grows to 5 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Dwarf Angelfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 90 × 30 cm.
Dwarf Angelfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–29 °C, pH 5.0–7.0, hardness 0–6 °dGH.
Dwarf Angelfish: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.