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Freshwater angelfish are one of the most beautiful varieties of freshwater aquarium fish. They are also very personable fish that are a pleasure to care for. Angelfish will show their eagerness when they see someone nearby, or at feeding time, by swimming back and forth to attract attention. These fish can even be hand-fed morsels of their favorite foods.
The website "Oodles of Angels", in the publication entitled "Angelfish Habitat", provides the following information on the history and origin of the freshwater angelfish. It says this fish is indigenous to the South American Amazon river basin, and was brought from Brazil to Europe around 1820. In 1930 angelfish were bred in captivity in the United States for the first time.
There are many interesting varieties of angelfish to consider caring for. The website article entitled "About Angelfish", published by The Uphaus Angelfish Corner, describes in the following, several varieties of angelfish.
Gold angelfish have bodies that are a lustrous, light shade of yellow. The head of this beautiful variety of angelfish develops a brilliant shade of gold as it matures.
Silver angelfish have silver bodies, a tawny head, and black vertical markings. These markings can vary greatly. They can be dark, light, solid, or broken. Each Silver angelfish has its own unique pattern.
Koie angelfish are a stunning variety. These angelfish are white with patches of black. Some Koie angelfish have gold markings on their head, and young fish can be identified by a red hue beneath the eyes. This red coloration fades with maturity.
Smoky angelfish are a unique variety. They are a beautiful shade of silver on their front half, and they are a dark gray or ebony on the back half. The distinct separation of color between the front and back looks almost as if it was painted on.
The Pearly Gold variety is a dazzling shad of gold. This strikingly beautiful angelfish appears to be illuminated because of its shiny body. They are truly a stunning addition to any freshwater aquarium.
Black angelfish are solid ebony, but very striking just the same. Their elegant beauty greatly enhances a freshwater aquarium.
The Black Lace angelfish is a lovely variety. They are also black, but sport wide stripes. These stripes alternate from light to dark over the body.
Zebra angelfish have a black body with narrow stripes like that of a zebra. These striking fish are sometimes adorned with gold sparkles across the top. The details of this beautiful angelfish are simply amazing.
Marble angelfish boast marble-like swirls of silver and black on their bodies, and black markings on their fins. Some Marble angelfish have golden patterns on their heads. Each Marble angelfish is wonderfully unique.
Blushing angelfish are a delicate shade of white, and they may have golden markings on their heads. Young Blushing angelfish often have a red hue beneath their eyes that fades with maturity.
A Blue Blushing angelfish is actually gray in color. Many of this variety are outlined in black. Younger Blue Blushing angelfish can be identified by a red coloration beneath the eyes. The amazing quality of this variety is their ability to become darker or lighter according to how they are feeling.
The website publication "Fins: The Fish Information Service", in the article entitled "Angelfish", which was published by Active Windows Productions, Inc., describes the Veiltail angelfish. It says this beautiful variety has very long fins and can be any color typical to angelfish. Although beautiful, these angelfish often injure or lose their fins because of their extreme length.
"Angelfish" provides the following information on the recommended diet for freshwater angelfish. It says although staple flakes are a good source of nutrition, a wide variety of foods is healthier. Some suggestions are black worms, mature brine shrimp, baby guppies, or earthworms that have been finely chopped. When these foods are unavailable, frozen brine shrimp and blood worms are alternate options.
According to "About Angelfish", the pH levels most desirable for angelfish are between 6.0 and 9.0. Test kits are available at most pet stores to check and adjust pH levels. The same article recommends regularly checking ammonia levels as well. Too much ammonia in the water can be lethal for all varieties of fish. Keeping these levels in check will help your fish to live longer, healthier lives.
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