| Care Level: | Easy |
| Tank Size: | 20 gallon minimum |
| Temperature: | 74 – 84 F (23 – 29 C) |
| Water pH: | 6 to 7.5 |
| Temperament: | Peaceful |
| Life Span: | 8 – 10 years |
| Adult Size: | Up to 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Origin: | Amazon River |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Pterophyllum |
| Species: | Platax scalaris |
