Paraiba Angelfish

Description

A Gemstone Brought to Life

Our Paraiba Angelfish take their name from the rare Paraiba Tourmaline gemstone, renowned for its deep neon electric blue color, and the comparison is fitting. Paraiba Angelfish display stunning metallic patches that are typically a vivid blue, though gold, copper, and silver tones can also appear. These patches develop across the body and can extend into the bases of the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins as well as the facial areas, creating a pattern that is completely unique to each individual fish. No two Paraibas are identical.

A Fish That Rewards Patience We will be honest with you — young Paraiba Angelfish can look underwhelming. Juveniles often display only small hints of color on an otherwise plain body, and it can be difficult to imagine what they will become. But patience is genuinely rewarded with this variety. As these fish mature their metallic patches develop, expand, and intensify, and a fully mature adult Paraiba is one of the most visually stunning freshwater fish available in the hobby.

Genetics Paraiba Angelfish carry a double dose of both the Stripeless gene and the Philippine Blue gene, expressed genetically as S/S pb/pb. The double dose of Stripeless produces the characteristic blushing phenotype, while the double dose of Philippine Blue drives the metallic patch expression that defines the Paraiba. Additional genes can be layered onto the Paraiba base to produce related varieties. Adding a Dark gene for example produces the highly sought after Pinoy Paraiba, a stunning combination that is considerably rarer and more difficult to produce consistently.

Fin Types Available in both Standard and Veil fin types when in stock.