GloFish® Electric Green® Angelfish
The GloFish® Electric Green® Angelfish is a striking fluorescent freshwater angelfish with brilliant green coloration, graceful movement, and the tall body shape and flowing fins that make angelfish such popular centerpiece fish.
Many individuals may also develop orange coloration on the head, and natural dark patches, marbling, or speckling can become more noticeable as the fish matures. Each fish can develop a slightly different appearance.
GloFish® fluorescent fish are not painted, injected, or dyed. Their fluorescent coloration is inherited.
Key Features
- Brilliant Electric Green® fluorescent coloration
- Tall, graceful freshwater angelfish
- Especially vivid under blue LED lighting
- Many individuals may display orange coloration on the head
- Natural marbling, dark patches, or speckles may develop with maturity
- Excellent centerpiece fish for appropriately sized freshwater aquariums
- Same general care requirements as traditional domesticated angelfish
- Not painted, injected, or artificially dyed
Fish Information
- Common Name: GloFish® Electric Green® Angelfish
- Scientific Group: Pterophyllum angelfish
- Manufacturer SKU: GFL6038
- Fish Type: Freshwater cichlid
- Water Type: Freshwater
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive / territorial, especially when mature or breeding
- Adult Body Length: Approximately 6 inches
- Overall Height: May exceed body length because of tall dorsal and anal fins
- Swimming Level: Middle
- Diet: Omnivore
- Care Level: Intermediate
Adult Size
Freshwater angelfish can reach approximately 6 inches in body length, with their tall dorsal and anal fins making the fish considerably taller than they are long.
Because of this vertical body shape, aquarium height is especially important.
Young angelfish may look small in the store, but customers should plan for their adult dimensions before purchasing.
Recommended Aquarium Size
GloFish® recommends:
- 29 gallons minimum for one angelfish
- A 40-gallon breeder or 55-gallon aquarium is preferred
- Multiple angelfish require substantially more space and careful stocking
Tall aquariums provide valuable vertical swimming room for mature angelfish.
Recommended Water Parameters
A practical range for freshwater angelfish is:
- Temperature: Approximately 76–80°F
- pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- Ammonia: 0 ppm
- Nitrite: 0 ppm
- Nitrate: Kept as low as practical through routine maintenance
GloFish specifically recommends tropical temperatures around 76–80°F.
Stable water conditions are more important than chasing one exact pH value.
Temperament and Behavior
Angelfish are cichlids and should not automatically be treated as completely peaceful community fish.
They may become territorial as they mature, especially when:
- Forming pairs
- Spawning
- Defending eggs or fry
- Competing for territory
- Kept in cramped aquariums
Very small fish may also be viewed as prey by adult angelfish.
Provide adequate space, visual barriers, and appropriate tankmates.
Aquarium Setup
A well-planned angelfish aquarium should include:
- A fully cycled freshwater aquarium
- Reliable biological and mechanical filtration
- Gentle to moderate water movement
- Plenty of vertical swimming room
- Tall live or artificial plants
- Driftwood or vertical décor
- Open swimming areas
- A secure lid
- Regular partial water changes
Avoid sharp decorations that could damage the long fins.
Lighting
Electric Green® Angelfish are attractive under standard aquarium lighting, but their fluorescent green coloration becomes especially vivid under blue LED lighting.
GloFish explains that its fluorescent fish absorb light and re-emit it, which is why the colors appear brighter under suitable lighting.
Maintain a normal day-and-night cycle and do not leave aquarium lights on continuously.
Feeding
Electric Green® Angelfish should receive a varied, high-quality diet.
Suitable foods include:
- Quality tropical flakes
- Angelfish or cichlid pellets
- Small slow-sinking pellets
- Frozen brine shrimp
- Frozen mysis shrimp
- Frozen daphnia
- Bloodworms as an occasional supplemental food
Feed small portions once or twice daily, offering only what the fish can consume within a few minutes.
GloFish recommends small feedings and cautions against overfeeding.
Compatible Tankmates
Potential tankmates include appropriately sized peaceful to semi-peaceful species such as:
- Larger tetras
- Rainbowfish
- Peaceful gouramis
- Corydoras
- Larger rasboras
- Peaceful plecos
- Other appropriately sized community fish
Avoid:
- Very small fish that could eventually fit in the angelfish's mouth
- Aggressive fin nippers
- Highly aggressive cichlids
- Extremely fast feeders that may constantly outcompete them
- Delicate fish that may be stressed by territorial behavior
Keeping Multiple Angelfish
Juvenile angelfish may coexist peacefully, but their behavior can change significantly as they mature.
Pairs may form and begin defending territories. In smaller aquariums, this can lead to persistent chasing or aggression.
When keeping several angelfish:
- Provide a larger aquarium
- Add plants and décor to break lines of sight
- Provide multiple territories
- Watch carefully for bullying
- Be prepared to separate incompatible individuals
Growth
GloFish notes that Electric Green® Angelfish can grow relatively quickly under proper care and nutrition, potentially reaching maturity within approximately 6–12 months.
Growth rate will vary with genetics, diet, water quality, aquarium size, and temperature.
Acclimation
- Turn off the aquarium lights before introducing the fish.
- Float the unopened transport bag for approximately 15–20 minutes to equalize temperature.
- Gradually introduce small amounts of aquarium water into the bag or acclimation container.
- Carefully net the fish into the aquarium.
- Avoid adding transport water to the display aquarium when practical.
- Leave the lights off for several hours while the fish settles.
Quarantine new fish before adding them to an established aquarium whenever a suitable quarantine system is available.
Important Care Notes
- Angelfish are cichlids and can become territorial.
- Plan for the fish's adult height and body size.
- Keep them in a fully cycled aquarium.
- Provide stable tropical temperatures.
- Avoid very small tankmates that may eventually become prey.
- Protect their long fins from sharp décor and fin-nipping fish.
- Maintain excellent water quality.
- Never release aquarium fish into local waterways.
GloFish® fish are protected under U.S. patents, and unauthorized commercial reproduction or distribution is restricted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Electric Green® Angelfish dyed?
No. GloFish® fluorescent coloration is inherited and is not produced by painting, injecting, or dyeing the fish.
How large do they get?
Freshwater angelfish commonly reach approximately 6 inches in body length and can become substantially taller when their fins are included.
What size aquarium do they need?
GloFish lists 29 gallons as the minimum for one fish, while recommending a 40-gallon breeder or 55-gallon aquarium as a better choice.
Are they peaceful?
They can coexist with compatible community fish, but angelfish are cichlids and may become territorial, especially as adults or during breeding.
Can they live with small tetras?
Use caution. Adult angelfish may eat sufficiently small fish. Choose tankmates that will remain too large to be swallowed.
Do they need blue lighting?
No. Blue lighting is not required for health, but it makes the Electric Green® fluorescence appear especially vivid.
Do all Electric Green® Angelfish look identical?
No. Some may show more orange coloration on the head, and natural dark markings, marbling, or speckling can vary between individual fish.
How quickly do they grow?
With proper care and nutrition, GloFish says they may reach maturity within approximately six months to one year.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
GloFish® Electric Green® Angelfish are available at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, when in stock.
Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only and are not available for shipping.
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