Veil

The veil freshwater angelfish is a long-finned form of Pterophyllum scalare, produced by a fin-length trait that can appear in many color varieties. A veil angelfish keeps the tall, laterally compressed body of the species but carries extended dorsal, anal, pelvic and tail fins that trail behind the fish. Veil examples may be silver, black, marble, koi, gold, blushing, platinum, leopard or blue-based, so the term describes fin form more than color.

Those longer fins shape how the fish should be kept. Veils need a tall aquarium with open swimming space, smooth decor, and tankmates that are not fin nippers; barbs and other fast, pushy fish can leave them ragged. Gentle filtration is usually better than strong current, especially for heavily finned individuals. Breeders pair veils carefully because very exaggerated fins can reduce vigor or make young fish harder to raise cleanly. Good specimens still swim level, feed strongly, and carry fins without twisting or persistent tears.

Colors: Black, Blushing, Chocolate, Double Dark, Gold, Half Black, Koi, Leopard, Marble, Philippine Blue, Platinum, Silver, Smokey, Sunset, Zebra