Ghost Red Head Angelfish 3.5cm

Ghost Red Head Angelfish

Red head angelfish has swiftly skyrocketed to be one of the most popular angelfish colour strains currently however through selective breeding, this already amazing strain has been enhanced even further. By bringing out the albino gene, this fish takes on an almost ghostly look with far more fiery colours making this a truly stunning species to keep in a species-only display or community aquarium.  

Ghost Red Head Angelfish get their name due to the red almost translucent eye colour they have due to the albino gene. This also enhances the normally light orange colour of the face into a fiery red which is often seen in albino fish. The rest of the body in this strain is a beautiful pearly white which carries both a level of translucency and shimmer.  Angelfish are one of the first species that aquarists will breed because of how proficiently these fish spawn in the aquarium. A lot of fun can be had experimenting with colours and genetics in this strain by trying to deepen the red or to extend the finnage.  

Trying to find the male and female Angelfish, in general, is somewhat difficult when they are small, however dominant males will develop a small nuchal hump on their head. One can be 100% certain only when a breeding pair is formed. The best way to ensure this happens is to start with a small group of 5-6 fish and let them pair off naturally. Ghost Red Head Angelfish are not found in the wild as they are a captive-bred and man-made colour variation however the angelfish in general is from South America.

Tank Recommendations for your Ghost Red Head Angelfish 

The Ghost Red Head Angelfish is a colour variation of the common Scalare Angelfish species meaning it has the same aquarium needs as any other angelfish variety. At full adult size, they reach around 15 cm long and a decent 20 cm tall, because of this they would need to be kept in a tank that is at least 100 litres. 

Ghost Red Head Angelfish are not exactly a solitary species and should be kept in mated pairs or shoals. However, they will need space as they can be territorial at times, so having a good footprint in the aquarium is always best. A sand or gravel substrate is perfectly fine, but a well-planted aquarium with lots of branching driftwood and rock will be greatly appreciated by these angelfish. 

Suitable Tank Buddies

The Ghost Red Head Angelfish are fairly peaceful with aggression only ever coming out during breeding males however, they may eat very small fish fry and shrimp. With adequate space, these fish will get along with a wide range of community fish. It has been noted that angelfish can possibly be aggressive against fish species that look similar.

Usually Compatible

Other Angelfish, Tetras, Gouramis, Corydoras, Barbs, dwarf cichlids such as Rams, and large peaceful cichlids such as Uaru or Severums.

Sometime Compatible

Semi-aggressive or territorial cichlids like Fire Mouths, Convicts Cichlids, and similar species.

Rarely Compatible 

Large aggressive species such as African cichlids, Oscars, and Jaguar cichlids.

Feeding your Ghost Red Head Angelfish

Angelfish in general are a very easy species to feed that will take to a wide range of aquarium foods like pellets or flakes. They are naturally an omnivore that feeds off plant matter like algae, small insects, and crustaceans. This means a well-balanced aquarium food that has good protein and green content would be best.