Blue leopard Angelfish

Exotic, spotted, and strikingly beautiful — the Blue Leopard Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a premium fancy angelfish variety displaying a vivid blue body adorned with a leopard-like pattern of darker blue to black spots. The combination of the vivid blue colouration and the bold spotted pattern creates a fish of extraordinary visual impact — wild, exotic, and endlessly eye-catching.

Overview

Appearance

The Blue Leopard Angelfish displays a vivid blue to blue-silver body adorned with irregular darker blue to black spots arranged in a leopard-like pattern across the body and fins. The combination of the vivid blue base colour and the bold spotted pattern creates a wild, exotic appearance that is both striking and unique. Under aquarium lighting, the blue colouration shimmers with an iridescent quality that makes the leopard spots appear to float against a luminous blue background.

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 enhances the vivid blue colouration
• 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

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 Blue Leopard Angelfish is an exotic and striking fish that brings wild spotted beauty and vivid blue colour to any aquarium. A spectacular collector’s angelfish for the serious enthusiast.