Albino Red Santa Isabel Angelfish

Rare, vivid, and wonderfully festive — the Albino Red Santa Isabel Angelfish is a premium and uncommon fancy angelfish variety combining albino genetics with the vivid red colouration of the Santa Isabel strain. The result is a striking fish with a pale, luminous albino body adorned with vivid red markings — a truly eye-catching and collectible angelfish.

Overview

Appearance

The Albino Red Santa Isabel Angelfish displays a pale, luminous albino body with characteristic red eyes and vivid red to orange-red markings from the Santa Isabel strain. The combination of the pale albino base and the vivid red colouration creates a striking contrast — the red markings appear particularly vivid and jewel-like against the pale albino background. The tall, flowing fins and laterally compressed body give this fish its iconic angelfish silhouette.

Water Parameters & Tank Setup

• Temperature: 75 – 84°F (24 – 29°C)
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• General Hardness (GH): 3 – 10 dGH
• Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a pair; 55+ gallons for a group
• Substrate: Dark substrate dramatically enhances the pale albino colouration and vivid red markings
• Plants & Decor: Tall plants, driftwood, and open swimming space

Diet & Feeding

• Staple: High-quality flake food, pellets, and angelfish-specific foods
• Treats: Frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and small feeder insects
• Tip: Colour-enhancing foods rich in carotenoids help maintain the vivid red colouration

Feed 2–3 times daily.

Compatibility & Tank Mates

Best kept with similarly sized, peaceful fish. Good tank mates include larger tetras, Corydoras, gouramis, and peaceful cichlids. Avoid very small fish and aggressive fin-nippers.

Breeding

Angelfish are open spawners and breed readily in captivity. Pairs form strong bonds and spawn on broad plant leaves or flat surfaces. Eggs hatch in 48–60 hours and fry become free-swimming within a week.

The Albino Red Santa Isabel Angelfish is a rare and striking collector’s fish that brings vivid red colour and pale luminosity to any aquarium. A wonderful premium angelfish for the serious enthusiast.