Albino Dantum Angel

fish description – Albino Dantum Angelfish Care Guide ($Pterophyllum\ scalare$ ‘Albino Dantum’ Strain)

size – 2.5 inch

Category	Detail
Scientific Name	$Pterophyllum\ scalare$ (‘Albino Dantum’ Strain)
Common Name	Albino Dantum Angel, Pale Yellow Angelfish
Origin	Amazon River Basin (Selectively Bred Strain)
Adult Size	6 inches long; 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) in height (fin-tip to fin-tip)
Temperament	Peaceful but territorial, can be aggressive when breeding
Lifespan	8–12 years
Care Level	Easy to Moderate (primarily due to size and potential aggression)

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Appearance and Sexual Differences

 

• Short Description: This fish has the classic, very tall, laterally compressed shape of an angelfish. Its body is a beautiful pure white or pale yellow, lacking all dark pigment, and features red or pink eyes. It may display faint yellow vertical bars.
• Coloration: Albino gene removes dark pigment. Males are slightly larger, often develop a subtle nuchal hump (forehead slope), and have a pointed breeding tube. Females are rounder-bodied, especially when carrying eggs, and have a blunter, rounded breeding tube.
• Fins: Long, flowing dorsal and anal fins, though less voluminous than true Veiltail strains. Fins should be smooth; avoid sharp decor that can cause tears.
• Behavior: A mid-to-upper level swimmer that is generally peaceful but is a cichlid and will establish a hierarchy. Mated pairs become intensely territorial and aggressive when guarding eggs or fry.

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Tank Requirements and Water Parameters

 

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons (208 liters) is recommended for a group of adult Angelfish. The tank should be tall (20 inches minimum) to accommodate their height.
• Schooling: Best kept in a group of 4–6 individuals to reduce aggression, allowing pairs to form naturally. Individual fish can be kept alone.
• Temperature: Tropical range: $76^\circ$–$84^\circ\text{F}\ (24^\circ$–$29^\circ\text{C})$ (ideal $78^\circ$–$82^\circ\text{F}$).
• pH Level: Highly adaptable: 6.5 to 7.8. They accept a wide range of water hardness but require pristine water quality. Gentle filtration that avoids strong currents is best.
• Aquascape: Requires tall, broad-leaf plants (e.g., Amazon Swords) and tall driftwood arranged vertically to provide visual breaks and potential spawning sites. Provide fine or smooth gravel substrate.

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Diet and Feeding

 

The Albino Dantum Angelfish is an omnivore with a preference for animal proteins.

• Staple Diet: High-quality flake food and sinking pellets formulated for omnivorous cichlids.
• Supplementation: A varied diet is essential for health. Offer frozen or live foods regularly: Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Daphnia, and occasional vegetable matter (spirulina flakes or blanched vegetables).
• Schedule: Feed small portions once or twice a day. They are slow, methodical eaters and should be monitored to ensure faster fish do not steal their food.

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Compatibility

 

• Caution: Peaceful but will eat any fish small enough to fit in its mouth (e.g., Neon Tetras, micro rasboras). Avoid all fin-nipping fish (e.g., Tiger Barbs). Mated pairs become highly aggressive toward all other tank mates during breeding.
• Good Tank Mates: Larger, peaceful Tetras (Rummy Nose, Congo), Rainbowfish, Gouramis (Pearl), and bottom-dwellers like Corydoras catfish and Bristlenose Plecos.