{"id":547,"date":"2026-02-16T22:33:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/albino-dantum-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T22:33:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:33:50","slug":"albino-dantum-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=albino-dantum-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Albino Dantum Angelfish Pterophyllum Scalare &#8211; 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"684\"><strong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"262\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"296\">Albino Dantum Angelfish<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"343\">rare and elegant freshwater angelfish<\/strong>, celebrated for its <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"385\">pearly white body<\/strong>, long flowing fins, and striking <strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"431\">red eyes<\/strong>. A selectively bred variant of the <em data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"475\">Dantum<\/em> strain of <em data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"508\">Pterophyllum scalare<\/em>, this angelfish boasts both <strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"559\">genetic uniqueness<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"585\">graceful movement<\/strong>. Its peaceful nature and luminous appearance make it a standout in planted or community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"961\"><strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"697\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\" \/>A <strong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"725\">domesticated strain<\/strong>, originally developed from wild-type <em data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"775\">P. scalare<\/em> crossed with <strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"809\">Dantum angelfish<\/strong>\u2014known for their robust build and impressive finnage. The albino mutation enhances the bright, ethereal look, especially under soft or natural lighting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1186\"><strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"975\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\" \/>Omnivorous and easy to feed. Provide a varied diet of <strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1072\">high-quality flakes or micro-pellets<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1095\">frozen bloodworms<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1113\">brine shrimp<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1145\">vegetable-based flakes<\/strong> to ensure vibrant health and coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1483\"><strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1203\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\" \/>Generally <strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1228\">peaceful<\/strong>, the Albino Dantum does well with <strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1289\">calm community species<\/strong> such as tetras, corydoras, gouramis, dwarf rainbowfish, and peaceful barbs. Avoid fin-nippers or overly aggressive fish. Can be kept singly, in pairs, or small groups in adequately sized tanks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1508\"><strong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1506\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<li data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1547\">\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1547\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1545\">76\u201382\u00b0F (24\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1567\">\n<p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1567\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1565\">6.5\u20137.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1601\">\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1601\">Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1669\">\n<p data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1669\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1637\">30 gallons<\/strong> for a pair; larger for groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1736\">Tall tanks preferred due to long fins and upright swimming style<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1758\"><strong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1756\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"2018\">\n<li data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1843\">\n<p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1843\">Prefers <strong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1786\">planted tanks<\/strong> with gentle flow and plenty of vertical swimming space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1894\">May pair off and breed in the right conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1969\">Albino coloration may intensify under <strong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1967\">natural or warm LED lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2018\">\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2018\">Best kept in <strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2018\">stable, well-maintained tanks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2210\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2051\">Albino Dantum Angelfish<\/strong> is an eye-catching blend of <strong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2109\">beauty, poise, and rarity<\/strong>\u2014perfect for aquarists looking to elevate their freshwater aquarium with a truly angelic centerpiece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Albino Dantum Angelfish is a rare and elegant freshwater angelfish, celebrated for its pearly white body, long flowing fins, and striking red eyes. A selectively bred variant of the Dantum strain of Pterophyllum scalare, this angelfish boasts both genetic uniqueness and graceful movement. Its peaceful nature and luminous appearance make it a standout in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":546,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[48],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-547","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-angelfish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=547"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=547"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}