Veil Angelfish tank mates
Pterophyllum scalare
5 rated pairings from the Veil Angelfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Veil Angelfish needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Schooling fish that stays in mid-water; similar water parameter requirements and non-aggressive temperament
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small invertebrates that occupy lower water zones; may be predated upon if very young but generally safe
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.