AngelfishPterophyllum scalare
Black MollyPoecilia sphenops
Verdict:not recommended
- Behaviour: with caution
- Water: ranges do not overlap
Why
The water hardness does not overlap: angelfish need 5–10 dGH, mollies 15–30 dGH. There is no water that suits both fish, so keeping them together in one tank is not recommended.
Water and size
| Parameter | Angelfish | Black Molly | Shared range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 24 – 28 °C (75 – 82 °F) | 21 – 26 °C (70 – 79 °F) | 24 – 26 °C (75 – 79 °F) ranges overlap |
| Water pH | 6 – 7 | 7 – 8.5 | 7 the shared range is very narrow |
| Water dH | 5 – 10 | 15 – 30 | none ranges do not overlap |
| Size in aquarium | 15 cm (5.9 in) | 8 – 12 cm (3.1 – 4.7 in) | |
| Required aquarium volume | from 200 L (53 gal) | from 150 L (40 gal) | |
| Keeping | Schooling (usually from 5–6 individuals and more) | Mixed (solitary / pair / group) | |
| Temperament | Semi-peaceful (dangerous to smaller ones) | Peaceful (regular) | |
| Swimming level | middle level | near the surface |
This is a general estimate: fish of the same species differ in character. Tank volume is given for each species separately — two species together need at least the larger of the two, and usually more.
Other pairs with these fish
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Angelfish not recommended
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Black Molly not recommended
- Goldfish + Angelfish not recommended
- Goldfish + Black Molly with caution
- Angelfish + Common Guppy with caution
- Angelfish + Neon Tetra with caution
- Angelfish + Common Platy with caution
- Angelfish + Bronze Corydoras with caution
- Angelfish + Sumatran Barb not recommended
- Angelfish + Oscar Cichlid not recommended
- Common Guppy + Black Molly compatible
- Neon Tetra + Black Molly not recommended
- Black Molly + Common Platy compatible
- Black Molly + Bronze Corydoras compatible
- Black Molly + Sumatran Barb with caution
- Black Molly + Oscar Cichlid not recommended