background
tv schedule store
logo nav barDiscovery ChannelThe Learning Channel (TLC)Animal PlanetTravel ChannelDiscovery Health Channel
.com address
bottom
search top
site index
search
November 23, 2009
Freshwater Fish
send to a friend
printer friendly version

Gold Veil Angel
More Fish
Ready for the next angelfish? Check out the Marble Veil Angel.

Back to Angelfish — Overview.

Open the Main Menu.

Gold Veil Angel
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.

The Gold Veil Angel is a strain of angelfish that is a golden/white coloration. The fins are long and thin and typically, will extend past the length of the body.

It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming.

It is best, when trying to breed the Gold Veil Angel, to house a number of angels in the same aquarium until they pair off. After a pair has developed, a flat surface needs to be provided where the eggs can be laid. A piece of slate, a large plant leaf, or even a flowerpot should be positioned at an angle of about 30 degrees in an area of moderate water flow. The female will lay the eggs and the male will follow behind to fertilize. After approximately three days, the eggs will hatch and the fry will emerge. Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp until large enough to accept crushed flake food.

The Gold Veil Angel needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetables as well as meaty foods. Feed a quality flake food as well as live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Ideal tank mates include: Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Tetras, Rasboras, Gouramis, Rainbowfish, Cory Cats, Plecos and peaceful scavengers.

Fish Facts
Name: Gold Veil Angel (Pterophyllum sp.)
Family: Cichlidae
Range: South America
Size: Up to 6 inches
Diet: Omnivore
Tank Set-up: Freshwater: Rocks, plants, driftwood
Tank Conditions: 75-82°F; pH 5.8-7.0; dH 1-5
Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon
Light: Low
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Swimming Level: No specific level
Care Level: Moderate
Reproduction: Egg Layer
advertisement

Picture(s): Courtesy of Drs. Foster and Smith |
Information provided courtesy of PetEducation.com

Discovery Channel | TLC | Animal Planet | Discovery Health | Science Channel | Planet Green
Discovery Kids | Military Channel | Investigation Discovery | HD Theater | Turbo | FitTV

HowStuffWorks | TreeHugger | Petfinder | PetVideo | Discovery Education

Visit the Discovery Store: Toys & Games | Telescopes | DVD Sets | Planet Earth DVD | Gift Ideas

By visiting this site, you agree to the terms and conditions
of our Visitor Agreement. Please read. Privacy Policy.
ATTENTION! We recently updated our privacy policy. The changes are effective as of September 10, 2008.
To see the new policy, click here. Questions? See the policy for the contact information.

Copyright © 2009 Discovery Communications, LLC.

The leading global real-world media and entertainment company.