Angel Fish

With their spectacular markings and regal bearing,angelfishes remain the undisputed 'kings' of the home aquarium. However, there is little doubt that angels as family are a little more demanding than damsels admonishes, so if you are a novice aquarius you should gain a few months general experience before attempting to keep this group. Angels are reasonably hardy and robust and generally easy to feed, but they do demand high water quality. Regular water changes are essential, as angels react adversely to positive nitrate readings and a pH level that is too low (i.e. too acidic). Angels are omnivores and their diet must include vegetable matter. Since they are natural grazers and nibblers, it is important to house angels in tanks containing a sufficient layer of natural algae - just adding green food to their daily feeds is not enough. In practice, this means that angels should only be housed in aquariums with lighting sufficiently powerful to create the necessary growth of algae.