A Fiery Marble Centerpiece for the Planted Aquarium

For aquarists who want a living centerpiece, the Wild Blood Gold Marble Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is hard to beat. A blaze of blood-red spills across its face and crown, breaking into bold black marbling over a warm gold-and-pearl body — no two fish are patterned exactly alike. This is a line-bred fancy strain of the classic Amazonian angelfish, selectively developed for its intense red masking and high-contrast marble. Offered in both Standard and long, flowing Veil finnage across all sizes, it makes an unforgettable focal point in a tall planted tank or blackwater biotope. Graceful, curious, and surprisingly interactive, it brings the presence of a wild Amazon angel with the color of a show-grade domestic strain.

Wild Blood Gold Marble Angelfish Key Features

• Blood-Red Crown: A vivid red-orange mask floods the face and forehead — the trait this strain is bred for, deepening as the fish matures.

• One-of-a-Kind Marble: Bold black marbling over a gold-and-pearl body means no two individuals ever carry the same pattern.

• Standard & Veil Finnage: Choose classic Standard fins or dramatic, trailing Veil fins — both available in Small, Medium, and Large.

• Line-Bred Pedigree: A selectively bred domestic strain of Pterophyllum scalare, developed for color intensity and contrast.

• Graceful & Social: Angelfish are semi-social cichlids that display best in small groups given tall, open swimming space.

Wild Blood Gold Marble Angelfish Care Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a pair; 55 gallons or more for a small group. Height matters more than length for their tall bodies and finnage.

• Water Temperature: 78–82°F (25–28°C). Stable, warm water keeps this Amazon-descended cichlid active and colorful.

• pH Range: 6.5–7.5. Soft to moderately hard water with gentle, well-filtered flow suits them best.

• Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a rotation of high-quality flakes and granules with frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. Varied, carotenoid-rich foods help maintain the red and gold coloration.

• Tank Mates: Peaceful, non-nipping companions such as larger tetras (rummynose, cardinal, black neon), corydoras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids like rams. Avoid fin-nippers, which target the long veil fins.

Why Choose Our Wild Blood Gold Marble Angelfish

Angelfish reward patient acclimation with years of graceful, interactive display. At Amazonia Tropical Fish LLC, our Wild Blood Gold Marble Angelfish undergo a rigorous, multi-week quarantine process. They are prophylactically treated for internal and external parasites and are verified to be eating well before they are ever offered for sale. You are receiving premium, stabilized stock.

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