Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Angelfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Angelfish.
What Angelfish costs in South Africa
19 price points from 10 shops over 90 days
R60
cheapest of 12 shops today
↤ R70med R150R272
Great price−60%Down 30.1% versus the previous two months
SA median R150 across 10 shops over the last 90 days.
12 shops
S
Silverstream Aquatics
South Africa
R60
In stock
M
MC Merwe
South Africa
R70
In stock
4
4M Fish
South Africa
R70
In stock
R
RSB Aquatics
South Africa
R75
In stock
P
Premium Aquatics
Edenvale
R85
In stock
T
The Aquatic Shack
Parow
R85
In stock
A
Aqua Atlantis
South Africa
R90
In stock
C
Coastal Pets
South Africa
R95
In stock
S
Sacred Aquatics
South Africa
R95
In stock
A
Aqua Empire
South Africa
R99
In stock
H
Heldereef
South Africa
R100
In stock
A
Aquatic Pets SA
South Africa
R165
In stock
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Angelfish is a majestic and graceful cichlid known for its tall, laterally compressed body and long, flowing fins. While generally peaceful, they can become territorial, especially when pairing off to breed, and may eat very small fish like neon tetras. They are a stunning centerpiece fish for a taller aquarium.
Key traits
semi aggressive
community
territorial
medium
moderate
omnivore
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Angelfish healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.8 and 24–29°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Angelfish is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Angelfish is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Angelfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Market intelligence
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R40–1400 · Average: R175
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Angelfish, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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In a 1000L+ tank
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- Often kept together
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In a 1500L+ tank
- Often kept together
Orange Sakura Shrimp
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- Often kept together
Black Phantom Tetra
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- Often kept together
Balloon Molly
Poecilia sphenops (deformed variety)