Smokey Angelfish tank mates
Pterophyllum scalare
5 rated pairings from the Smokey Angelfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Smokey Angelfish needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that occupy lower water column and don't compete with angelfish
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating fish that stay small and don't interfere with angelfish behavior
Anubias Barteri
Anubias barteri
Hardy plant that provides shelter and won't be uprooted by angelfish digging
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.