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Pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase color ranges from \u003cstrong\u003esilver to pale blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlaid with \u003cstrong\u003eblue\/turquoise iridescent sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled black patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e varies fish to fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic coloration \u003cstrong\u003eintensifies under strong lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo two specimens look exactly alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Color expression improves with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh‑quality diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature, planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Ideal Tank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle angelfish: 30 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair or group: 55 gallons or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches or more (very important)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall plants (Amazon sword, Vallisneria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriftwood or vertical hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Planted tanks with vertical structure closely resemble their natural habitat and reduce territorial stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Diet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivorous and not picky:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh‑quality angelfish pellets or flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen foods: bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina or color‑enhancing foods A varied diet helps maintain \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003estrong blue and turquoise tones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger tetras (rummynose, emperor, cardinal*)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristlenose plecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful dwarf cichlids (with adequate space)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFin‑nippers (tiger barbs, some danios)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery small fish (may be eaten as adults)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAggressive or highly territorial cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Breeding pairs may become territorial, tank layout and space matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Breeding Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms monogamous pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs laid on vertical surfaces (leaves, slate, glass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth parents may guard eggs and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst‑time pairs may eat eggs (normal behavior)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AZOO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043694870846,"sku":"58295051070846","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/toquisoe_marble.jpg?v=1735345187","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/blue-turquoise-marble-angelfish-3-4cm","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}