{"product_id":"smokey-angelfish","title":"Smokey Angelfish | Juvenile | 3-4 cm | Price Per Fish ₹250\/-","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e🐠 Smokey Angelfish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e | Elegant dark-toned angelfish with graceful finnage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring sophistication and dramatic contrast to your aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eSmokey Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e — a beautiful angelfish variety admired for its smoky charcoal coloration, graceful body structure, and calm gliding movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir darker tones create a premium ornamental appearance that stands out beautifully in planted aquariums and modern tropical display tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Why aquarists love Smokey Angelfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eUnique smokey-dark coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e — elegant charcoal and silver body tones\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eGraceful flowing finnage\u003c\/strong\u003e — classic angelfish beauty and movement\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent centerpiece fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — calm yet visually dominant presence\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent cichlid personality\u003c\/strong\u003e — interactive and observant behavior\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect contrast for planted aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium ornamental appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌍 About the species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e originates from South America and remains one of the most iconic freshwater ornamental fish species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmokey variants are especially admired for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep smokey-gray body coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic silver undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall triangular body structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful slow swimming movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant display presence in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they mature, their coloration and finnage become increasingly dramatic and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏡 Ideal aquarium setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmokey Angelfish thrive best in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm tropical community setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm stable water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate-flow environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacious vertical swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 liters or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall aquarium dimensions preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriftwood and planted décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable filtration and warm temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Compatibility notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmokey Angelfish are generally peaceful but may become territorial during maturity and breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely tiny nano fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyperaggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvercrowded aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Peaceful tropical community aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Planted display tanks\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Angelfish-focused setups\u003cbr\u003e✔️ South American aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Professionally packed for live arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shipment is treated as a \u003cstrong\u003elive biological transport\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour fish are packed using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen-filled fish bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature-insulated packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock-absorbing thermocol protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastest safe transport routes available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis minimizes transit stress and improves live arrival success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛡️ Live Arrival Guaranteed*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant Refund for DoAs in accordance with our Refund Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 You are not taking the risk alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧭 Is this right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ You want elegant ornamental centerpiece fish\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You enjoy planted and aquascaped aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You prefer darker premium fish varieties\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You are building a sophisticated tropical display tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Not ideal if:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour aquarium is very small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep aggressive fin-nipping fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour setup lacks vertical swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer hyperactive schooling species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔬 Nero Labs Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are maintained with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled batch monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservation-based selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress-aware handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival-focused transport preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe prioritize long-term stability and health over bulk-volume movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e👉 Add dramatic elegance to your aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the graceful beauty and premium dark coloration of \u003cstrong\u003eSmokey Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e from Nero Labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eSmokey Angelfish (\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e – smokey morph)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smokey Angelfish (\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e – smokey morph), offered by Nero Labs, is a selectively maintained ornamental angelfish lineage recognized for its subdued smoky pigmentation, gradient darkening across the posterior body region, and refined finnage structure. Derived from domesticated Amazonian angelfish bloodlines, this morph emphasizes soft tonal transitions and understated contrast rather than sharply defined barring or high-intensity metallic coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody coloration typically presents as silver-grey to pale metallic beige with progressive charcoal or smoky pigmentation concentrated along the posterior half of the body and finnage. Depending on lineage expression and maturity, individuals may display varying degrees of melanistic coverage, ranging from subtle shadowed tones to deeper smoke-black rear-body expression. Reflective blue-grey iridescence may become visible under stable lighting conditions and low-stress environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species retains the characteristic laterally compressed body form and elongated finnage associated with ornamental angelfish. Behaviour is generally calm and socially structured, though territorial interactions may emerge during pair establishment and breeding phases. Individuals display deliberate midwater movement patterns and establish localized social hierarchies within structured aquarium systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimens supplied are lab-reared and system-acclimated within controlled, closed-system environments, reducing early-life stress and supporting stable long-term adaptation to aquarium conditions. This lineage represents domesticated ornamental stock maintained for tonal consistency, morphological refinement, and aquarium suitability rather than wild ecological function or conservation deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem \u0026amp; Rearing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-house, Nero Labs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRearing environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled, closed system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively maintained ornamental angelfish morph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful; territorial tendencies may emerge during breeding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater, slow and deliberate movement patterns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous; accepts prepared, frozen, and live feeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall planted aquaria with vertical structure and low to moderate flow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progressive; smoky pigmentation deepens with maturity and stability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinnage development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhanced under low-stress conditions and balanced nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor variation in smoky coverage, silver-grey tone, and finnage proportions may occur between individuals and reflects normal biological diversity within maintained ornamental morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of Smokey Angelfish is cycle-dependent and determined by biological readiness rather than inventory-driven targets. This morph is suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists capable of maintaining stable water quality and appropriately structured community systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for planted display aquaria, ornamental angelfish collections, and vertically structured freshwater layouts emphasizing subtle tonal contrast and graceful midwater movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmokey Angelfish require adequate vertical swimming space and should not be maintained with persistent fin-nipping species. Environmental instability or overcrowding may reduce colour depth and negatively affect finnage quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Operational Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistribution of Smokey Angelfish through Nero Labs prioritizes organism welfare, lineage integrity, and responsible propagation of selectively refined ornamental phenotypes. Proceeds support refinement of angelfish husbandry protocols, nutritional studies, and applied ornamental aquaculture initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"The Nero Labs Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43731534315598,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5309\/7550\/files\/Smokey_Angelfish.jpg?v=1782986854","url":"https:\/\/shop.nerolabs.org\/products\/smokey-angelfish","provider":"The Nero Labs Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}