Angel Fish
Angel Fish
The site that provides beautiful photographs and pictures of
numerous fish species together with interesting facts and
information about each type of fish.
Interesting Information about Angel Fish
Freshwater Angelfish are a very popular tropical fish and are an
extremely attractive addition to any aquarium. They are
available in a range of colours and their appearance can be
marbled, striped or plain. They use their long anal and dorsal
fins for balance. Angelfish are great community fish and are
ideal for the beginner. Angelfish are part of the Cichlids
family of fishes and are native to South America.
They can be a very territorial fish and are not recommended for
the beginner as they are difficult to feed and sensitive to poor
water conditions. Angel fish are very sought after and can be a
very expensive fish to purchase.
Facts about Fish Species - How do you identify
the sex of a Angel Fish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Facts about Fish Species - Why are Angel Fish slimy?
Angel Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Angel Fish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Facts about Fish Species - Why do Angel Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Angel Fish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Facts about Fish Species - Why do the
Angel Fish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Angel Fish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Angel Fish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Angel Fish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Angel Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about Angel Fish
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