Smokey Blue Angelfish – Dramatic Charcoal & Blue Freshwater Fish
🌫️ Where Smoke Meets the Deep Blue
The Smokey Blue Angelfish is unlike anything else in the freshwater hobby. A rich charcoal wash blends seamlessly with a metallic blue iridescence, creating a moody, dramatic look that's equal parts mysterious and stunning. This is the fish for aquarists who want something truly different — a living piece of art that commands the room.
🐠 Why Aquarists Love This Fish
- One-of-a-kind coloration — the smokey charcoal and iridescent blue combination is rare and highly sought after
- Dramatic visual impact — the dark tones deepen with age, making this fish even more striking as it matures
- Impressive size — grows to 6–8 inches, a true centerpiece that fills the tank with presence
- Intelligent & personable — learns to recognize its owner and develops a real personality
- Long-lived — with proper care, angelfish thrive for 10+ years
🧪 Care at a Glance
- Tank Size: 30+ gallons (tall tanks preferred)
- Temperature: 78–82°F
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- Diet: High-quality flakes, micro pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp
- Compatibility: Peaceful community fish; pairs well with tetras, gouramis, and corydoras
- Size: 6–8 inches including fins
🏝️ Ideal Tank Setup
The Smokey Blue Angelfish looks absolutely breathtaking in a dimly lit, heavily planted tank — the moody tones come alive against lush green plants and warm driftwood. Use tall plants like Amazon Swords and Vallisneria, add smooth rocks and driftwood for a natural Amazon feel, and keep water flow gentle. Fine gravel or sand substrate protects their elegant flowing fins.
📦 Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Your fish will be carefully packed in oxygen-sealed bags with insulated packaging and shipped via UPS. Every order is backed by our live arrival guarantee — if anything arrives DOA, we'll make it right, no questions asked. We ship Monday–Wednesday to ensure safe transit.