Question: Are angelfish part of the cichlid family?

Is angelfish a cichlid?

While angelfish are generally peaceful fish, they are cichlids and can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn. Also, they will not hesitate to eat smaller fish.

What kind of cichlid is an angelfish?

Pterophyllum is a small genus of freshwater fish from the family Cichlidae known to most aquarists as angelfish.

family Pomacanthidae Marine angelfish are perciform fish of the family Pomacanthidae. They are found on shallow reefs in the tropical Atlantic, Indian, and mostly western Pacific Oceans. The family contains seven genera and about 86 species.

What fish are in the cichlid family?

Many cichlids, particularly tilapia, are important food fishes, while others, such as the Cichla species, are valued game fish. The family also includes many popular freshwater aquarium fish kept by hobbyists, including the angelfish, oscars, and discus.

Can you keep angelfish with cichlids?

Angelfish are a relatively peaceful species so they are best kept with species that have a similar temperament. Even small cichlids like rams, Kribs cichlids and keyholes can cohabitate peacefully with angelfish.

Are cichlids good for beginners?

The Convict Cichlid is often described as the best beginner Cichlid in the hobby. There are loads of reasons why this is the case, they are robust, adaptable, and downright amusing most of the time. Convicts are small, easy to keep, easy to feed and they are readily available in shops.

Do cichlids eat other fish?

Of coure, you arent going to be able to keep any small fish with an oscar or other highly predatory cichlid -- these cichlids eat other fish for a living so putting in a tetra or a swordtail is just giving them an expensive lunch. Tetras can sometimes be kept with fish like angelfish and other New World cichlids.

Can angelfish live with gourami?

Dwarf Gourami are great tank mates for Angelfish, but make sure to keep your eye on how they interact. If your Angelfish is especially territorial or aggressive, Dwarf Gourami might not be the best choice. That being said, Dwarf Gourami and Angelfish usually get along perfectly.

Do Angelfish eat other fish?

Angelfish will eat live foods and plants, so these omnivores need to be fed the right foods to help them reach optimum size and remain healthy. Angelfish can also eat other fish that are in the tank that are smaller, such as fry and tetras.

What is the most peaceful cichlid?

Keyhole Cichlid (Cleithracara maronii) – A very peaceful species, the keyhole cichlid grows only 4 to 5 inches in length. These fish are very shy and need to have plenty of hiding places in the tank. They are very nonaggressive with other tankmates and will always back down from a fight.

What is the easiest cichlid to care for?

Many of them are very easy to keep, and in this article we will suggest five good ones to start with. They are; Kribensis, convicts, angelfish, oscars, and African Cichlids.

How do you tell if your cichlids are happy?

Offer lots of rocks or wood to create hiding places and change the layout of the tank regularly should you encounter some territorial tendencies. Good signs of health in this type of species include bright colors, clear eyes, full and active fins, and healthy appetites.

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