Accessories for a Angelfish: tests, upkeep and budget
Angelfish : An external filter rated for 300 L, a 200 W heater, moderate lighting and a large net. Budget around 250 to 450 euros to equip the full tank.
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In short: 15 cm long and up to 20 cm tall, 240 to 300 L for a group, water between 24 and 28 °C. A majestic, slow cichlid, peaceful in appearance but territorial when breeding and a predator of very small fish. Its tall silhouette demands a tank at least 50 cm high; do not mix it with neons or shrimp, which it eventually eats.
Water tests: your dashboard
A drop-test kit (€15-30) is THE first accessory for a Angelfish tank: NO2 and NO3 weekly, GH-KH-pH at any doubt. Then come the net sized for 15 cm, the substrate siphon and the dedicated bucket — never the cleaning one, whose detergent traces contaminate the water.
The Angelfish specifics
a battery backup air pump: at full stocking, a filtration failure is measured in hours.
The full budget, no surprises
An equipped 240 L setup (tank, filter, heater, lighting, substrate, decor, tests): expect €400 to 900 upfront, then €10 to 25 a month (food, electricity, conditioner). Second-hand often halves the tank price — only the filter and heater deserve to be new. Details on the full Angelfish profile.
Frequently asked questions
Which accessories are essential for a Angelfish tank?
Drop tests, siphon, net, dedicated bucket, an independent thermometer: the whole kit stays under €60.
What budget for keeping a Angelfish?
€400 to 900 to set up an equipped 240 L tank, then €10 to 25 a month in routine costs.
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