Leopard Angelfish tank mates
Pterophyllum scalare
4 rated pairings from the Leopard Angelfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Leopard 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
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that occupy mid-water column and don't compete with angelfish
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and temperament; may compete during breeding but generally compatible
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that stay in groups and avoid angelfish territory
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