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Angelicus L136

Middle Rio Negro, Brazil · also L136a, L136b, LDA05, LDA06

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The Angelicus L136 is a freshwater fish from Middle Rio Negro, Brazil, where it lives in rapids habitat. Adults reach about 9 cm (3.5 in). Keep it at 23–29 °C (73–84 °F) and pH 5–7, with a gentle current. It is peaceful. In the wild it grazes on algae, detritus and tiny animals. In the aquarium feed mostly meaty foods: frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and quality sinking pellets, with the odd vegetable.

At a glance

Water temperature

23–29 °C 73–84 °F

pH

5–7 soft, acidic water

Adult size

9 cm 3.5 in

Swims ≈

Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves

Current

Gentle a steady gentle flow

Food

Eats most foods

Temperament

Peaceful

Where it comes from

Home water

Middle Rio Negro, Brazil

Negro

Lives in rapids habitat.

The dot marks where it's collected. Map: Natural Earth.

Tank mates

Checked against a roomy 300 L planted tank with moderate flow and plenty of caves. Your own tank may change the answer: try it in Your tanks.

In the hobby

Where to find it

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Questions keepers ask

How big does an Angelicus L136 get?

About 9 cm (3.5 in) as an adult.

What temperature does an Angelicus L136 need?

23–29 °C (73–84 °F).

What pH does an Angelicus L136 need?

pH 5–7.

Is the Angelicus L136 aggressive?

No. It is peaceful with fish that suit the same water.

What does an Angelicus L136 eat?

In the wild it grazes on algae, detritus and tiny animals. In the aquarium feed mostly meaty foods: frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and quality sinking pellets, with the odd vegetable.

Where does the Angelicus L136 come from?

Middle Rio Negro, Brazil.

What fish can live with an Angelicus L136?

Good tank mates include Candy stripe (L015), Leopard frog (L134), Agassiz's dwarf cichlid, Amano shrimp, Boeseman's rainbowfish.

All the numbers

Temperature min (°C)23 Sourced
Temperature max (°C)29 Sourced
pH min5 Sourced
pH max7 Sourced
Adult size (cm)9 Sourced
FlowModerate Sourced
Habitatrapids Estimate
TemperamentPeaceful Sourced
DietOmnivore Sourced
Breeding difficultyModerate Sourced
Availability in Canadaoccasional Estimate
Typical price min (CAD)40 Estimate
Typical price max (CAD)120 Estimate

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