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🐟 Pinoy Blue Angelfish – Full Details

📌 Common Name:

Pinoy Blue Angelfish
(Also called Pinoy Angelfish or Pinoy Paraiba Angelfish depending on color depth)

🧬 Scientific Name:

Pterophyllum scalare (Pinoy Blue is a color strain of this species)

🐾 Family:

Cichlidae (Cichlids)

🌍 Origin / Development:

• Not found in the wild – developed through selective breeding

• The “Pinoy” variety was bred by combining Philippine Blue and Dark Angelfish genetics

• Bred for their stunning metallic blue/steel blue sheen

🎨 Appearance:

• Coloration:

  • Intense iridescent blue, steel blue, or turquoise tones

  • Some may have black marbling or striping (depending on genetic line)

• Body Shape:

  • Tall, flat, disc-shaped body

  • Long, flowing dorsal, anal, and ventral fins

• Eyes: Often reddish or orange in contrast to the body color

📏 Size:

• Body Length: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)

• Height (including fins): Up to 8 inches (20 cm)

⚧️ Gender Differences:

• Difficult to distinguish unless breeding

• Males may develop a slightly larger nuchal hump and more pointed dorsal fin

• Females have a more rounded belly, especially when gravid

• During spawning:

  • Males have a pointed breeding tube

  • Females have a blunt, rounded one

🌡️ Ideal Water Conditions:

🟢 Stable and clean water is crucial for vibrant coloration and health.

🪴 Tank Setup:

• Tank Shape: Tall tanks are ideal due to their fin height

• Substrate: Sand or fine gravel

• Decor: Driftwood, vertical rocks, and tall plants like Amazon Sword, Vallisneria, or Java Fern

• Lighting: Moderate to highlight their metallic blue color

• Filtration: Gentle, but efficient; they dislike strong current

• Water Flow: Low to moderate

👨👩👧👦 Behavior and Compatibility:

• Temperament:

  • Peaceful and social, though can be territorial when breeding

  • Swim gracefully and interact with tank mates and even humans

• Swimming Zone: Middle to upper areas

• Tankmates:

  • Compatible with peaceful species: tetras (larger species), rasboras, gouramis, corydoras, dwarf rainbows

  • Avoid fin-nippers (like tiger barbs) or very small fish (may be eaten)

🍽️ Diet:

• Type: Omnivore

• Feeding Variety:

  • High-quality flake or pellet foods

  • Frozen/live treats: brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia

  • Vegetables: blanched spinach, peas occasionally

• Feeding Schedule: 2–3 times daily, in small quantities

🟠 A protein-rich diet helps maintain their vivid color and energy.

🐣 Breeding:

• Type: Egg-layer (pair-bonding cichlid)

• Spawning Surface: Clean, flat vertical surfaces like tank glass, plant leaves, or breeding cones

• Egg Count: 100–400 eggs per spawning

• Parental Care:

  • Both parents guard and fan the eggs

  • Eggs hatch in 2–3 days, fry swim freely in about 5–7 days

• Fry Diet: Infusoria, baby brine shrimp, and powdered fry food

✅ Provide a separate breeding tank or a calm area if breeding in a community setup.

⚠️ Common Health Issues:

• Ich (white spot) – often triggered by temperature drops

• Fin rot – caused by poor water conditions

• Hole-in-the-head disease – linked to poor nutrition and dirty water

• Fungal and parasitic infections – maintain hygiene and avoid overfeeding

💧 Weekly water changes and stable temperature are essential.

🧠 Interesting Facts:

• “Pinoy” refers to its Filipino origin line, but it’s now globally popular

• Their blue metallic sheen can vary based on lighting, stress, or health

• They are intelligent and can recognize their keepers over time

• Long-lived with good care: 8 to 12 years

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