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The Angel Fish
Six inches is the quoted size from nose to tail fin. Vertically, they grow much bigger, nearly twice that. Many people elect hexagonal tanks for angelfish for their vertical factor. Angelfish are slow moving fish, and taller is better than wider when you're debating over a small tank. Angelfish are cichlids and can be aggressive. However, they can work in larger community tanks. Some aquarists have reported success by raising angelfish with neon tetras and other fish. Personally, my angelfish would eat anything that could fit in her mouth. Contrary to what you may have heard or read, angelfish can be kept with discus. The discus disease, carried by angelfish, has been all but weeded out, thanks to the large-scale aquaculturing of angelfish and discus. Most fish available are tank-bred and raised, and they are much more likely to adapt to your aquarium and thrive. Angelfish are very personable and bond with their feeder. Every time I walk into the room, the angelfish swims up to the glass and puffs out her fins, trying to get my attention. Personally, I'd recommend angelfish and discus any day. The angelfish schools with the two discus, and when she gets too close, the big discus headbutts her out of his way.
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We've
all seen the angelfish in stores as the cute, community-friendly 1-inch
fish. Many people confuse their baby or juvenile size with their adult
size, which is equivalent to the grown size of a discus. A ten gallon
tank is totally inappropriate for an angelfish, unless you're growing
one out and plan on moving it to bigger quarters.