Black Lace Angelfish tank mates
Pterophyllum scalare
4 rated pairings from the Black Lace Angelfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Black Lace Angelfish needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar water parameters and peaceful schooling behavior; avoid very small tetras that may trigger predatory response
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Schooling fish that occupy lower water column; peaceful and thrive in soft, acidic water matching angelfish needs
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.