One of the most eye-catching fish species that you can put in your aquarium collection is the unsurpassed angelfish. The P. Scalare kind of angelfish probably is the most familiar and fashionable of the species. They have grown to be so popular that at present there are quite a number of wild as well as cross-bred breeds for aquarium keepers to pick from and add to their own collection. Here are just some of the most well liked angelfish varieties available.
Silver Angelfish- also called a wild kind of angelfish, the silver angelfish doesn't contain any dominant color genes. It is because of this lack of color genes that make it appear with a silver body with usually four distinctive vertical black stripes. The stripes seen on the silver angelfish may fade and darken, depending on the mood of the fish. If it is under stress, these stripes may fade. The stripes become darkest when it is breeding time.
Gold Angelfish - this is possibly one of the hardiest and most appealing angelfish strains. Some of these angelfish are capable of developing an intense orange crown, adding to its attractiveness. The gold color of this angelfish strain is a recessive trait.
Black Lace Angelfish - this is usually a strain of a silver angelfish with one copy of the Dark gene. The result is an angelfish with very pretty black lacing in its fins. The black lace is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful of angelfish varieties.
Sunset Blushing - this strain usually has the top half of the angelfish exhibiting an orange tint, especially on the better ones. Its body is mostly white in color with clear fins. Some strains can show a pinkish or even a tangerine hue on their bodies. The expression blushing comes from the clear gill plates where the pinkish gill can be seen underneath.
Pearlscale - this angelfish variety is known for its scale mutation. The scales of this angelfish have a wrinkled and wavy appearance that reflect light to create a sparkling and pearly effect. This effect can be inhibited by stressful conditions.
Albino - this angelfish type typically has no dark pigments. Some of the angelfish varieties belonging to this group, like the Albino Marble, may have a hint of black still noticeable on the body of the fish. The eye pupils are pink as are typically exhibited in all kinds of albino animals.
