{"id":2264,"date":"2026-02-16T23:08:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/black-avatar-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-4cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:08:12","slug":"black-avatar-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-4cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=black-avatar-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-4cm","title":{"rendered":"Black Avatar Angelfish Pterophyllum Scalare 4cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"75\">Black Avatar Angelfish (<em data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"52\">Pterophyllum scalare<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"98\"><strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"96\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"366\">The Black Avatar Angelfish is a striking freshwater angelfish variant featuring a deep black body with subtle iridescence. Graceful and commanding, it adds dramatic contrast to community aquariums while displaying the curiosity and personality typical of angelfish.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"385\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"383\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"538\">Native to the Amazon Basin in South America. This \u201cBlack Avatar\u201d is a selectively bred variant for the aquarium hobby, prized for its dark coloration.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"558\"><strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"556\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"748\">Omnivorous. Thrives on high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and occasional live foods. A varied diet enhances health and maintains rich body colouration.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"771\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"769\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"956\">Compatible with peaceful or moderately sized tank mates, including tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and dwarf gouramis. Avoid very small fish that may be eaten or aggressive fin-nippers.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"979\"><strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"977\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1122\">Moderate. Can be territorial, especially during breeding. Best kept with plenty of space, hiding spots, and either in pairs or small groups.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1151\"><strong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1149\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1246\">Intermediate. Requires stable water conditions and some experience with angelfish husbandry.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1275\"><strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1273\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1472\">\n<li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1322\">\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1322\"><strong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1294\">Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1344\">\n<p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1344\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1332\">pH:<\/strong> 6.0 \u2013 7.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1373\">\n<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1373\"><strong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1360\">Hardness:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 12 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1472\">\n<p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1472\"><strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1386\">Notes:<\/strong> Provide vertical plants, driftwood, and open swimming space for optimal well-being.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1638\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Elegant, dramatic, and hardy, the Black Avatar Angelfish (<em data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1554\">Pterophyllum scalare<\/em>) is a visually striking centerpiece for South American-themed freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Avatar Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) Overview The Black Avatar Angelfish is a striking freshwater angelfish variant featuring a deep black body with subtle iridescence. 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