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Freshwater angelfish
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Zebra

A variant of Freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

Zebra

Representative Freshwater angelfishphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A selectively-bred form adding extra vertical bars (typically 5-6 versus the wild four) over a silver body for a busier striped look. Basis of the popular Zebra and Black Lace combos.

Keeper tips for this variant

Bar contrast deepens on a dark substrate with a planted backdrop — bright bare-bottom tanks tend to mute the zebra striping.

This page covers the Zebra variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Freshwater angelfish

Other Cichlids variants

Silver (wild-type)KoiMarbleVeil / Super VeilGold / Albino