Buyer question
How long do Angelfish freshwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Angelfish freshwater fish a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Angelfish freshwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Angelfish freshwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Freshwater angelfish are tall, graceful cichlids from the Amazon and Orinoco basins, bred in many colors and fin types. They are a classic community centerpiece, but they grow taller than people expect and will eat small tankmates.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Hardy when established)
- Origin
- Amazon and Orinoco basins
- Best fit
- Community tanks without tiny fish
What to weigh
Angelfish eat neon tetras and other small fish once grown, and breeding pairs can become territorial. They need tall tanks for their fins.