Dark Iridescent Smoke With Wild-Type Vigor
The Wild Blood Pinoy Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) fuses the smoky, iridescent charm of the Pinoy strain with the hardiness of wild-blood angelfish. Pinoy angels — developed in the Philippines — carry a “dark/smokey” gene that washes the body in charcoal and olive with shifting green-blue iridescence, deepening as the fish matures and darkening further under stress or while spawning. Crossing that strain back to wild-type stock produces this line: dark, metallic, and vigorous, with the bold body and long finnage that made angelfish a hobby classic. Offered in Standard and long Veil finnage across Small, Medium, and Large.
Wild Blood Pinoy Angelfish Key Features
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Smoky Iridescent Body: The Pinoy “dark” gene washes the body in charcoal and olive with shifting green-blue iridescence that intensifies with age.
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Wild-Blood Vigor: Crossing the Pinoy strain back to wild-type stock brings hardiness and a strong, well-shaped body.
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Standard & Veil Finnage: Choose classic Standard fins or long, trailing Veil fins — both in Small, Medium, and Large.
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Color Shifts With Mood: Expect the smoke to lighten and darken through the day; young fish deepen their color as they mature.
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Graceful & Social: Angelfish are semi-social cichlids that display best in small groups given tall, open swimming space.
Wild Blood Pinoy Angelfish Care Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a pair; 55 gallons or more for a small group. Height suits their tall bodies and long finnage.
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Water Temperature: 78–82°F (25–28°C). Warm, stable water keeps this Amazon-descended cichlid active and colorful.
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5. Soft to moderately hard, well-filtered water; this domestic line adapts readily to tap water.
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Diet: Omnivorous. Feed quality flakes and granules with frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to fuel color and condition.
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Tank Mates: Peaceful, non-nipping companions such as larger tetras (rummynose, cardinal), corydoras, and dwarf cichlids like rams. Avoid fin-nippers that target the long finnage.
Why Choose Our Wild Blood Pinoy Angelfish
Angelfish reward patient acclimation with years of graceful, interactive display. At Amazonia Tropical Fish LLC, our Wild Blood Pinoy 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.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
We safely ship these angelfish nationwide from our US-based facility using specialized, insulated packaging. Every order is fully covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
