Angelfish & butterflyfish

170 marine aquarium species in the angelfish & butterflyfish group, including Pajama cardinalfish, African butterflyfish and Angelfish. 1 has a full care profile with tank size, temperature, pH and temperament, compared in the table below.

Angelfish & butterflyfish care compared

SpeciesAdult sizeMin. tankTemperaturepHTemperamentCare
Pajama cardinalfishSphaeramia nematoptera10.2 cm (4 in)150 L (40 US gal)22.2–25.6°C (72–78°F)8.1–8.4–Easy