Can Angelfish and Frontosa live together?

Angelfish and Frontosa are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Angelfish vs Frontosa

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Frontosa

Cyphotilapia frontosa

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

6″

Adult size

14″

55gal

Min tank

125gal

76–84°F

Temperature

76–82°F

6–7.5

8–9

semi-aggressive

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnAngelfish prefers pH 6–7.5, Frontosa prefers 8–9 — water chemistry mismatch.

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