Black Marble Angelfish

Black Marble Angelfish - Heavily Marbled, Dramatic Dark Colour Form

The Black Marble Angelfish takes the classic marbled pattern and pushes it darker, carrying noticeably heavier black patches than a standard Marble, giving each fish a bold, moody appearance. It retains the tall, disc-shaped body and flowing fins that define the species.

As with other Angelfish colour forms, the Black Marble is hardy and adaptable, settling well into a community tank while becoming more territorial and pair-focused with age.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Juvenile, approx. 3–4 cm
• Adult Size: ~15 cm tall (including fins), ~8 cm body
• Tank Size: 100 L minimum, taller tanks preferred for fin clearance
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive/territorial as adults, especially when pairing off
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Ideal Habitat and Care

A tall, well-planted tank with driftwood and open mid-water space gives this dramatic dark colour form room to display naturally.

• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate
• Maintenance: Standard weekly partial water changes

Diet

An easy omnivore that thrives on a varied diet.

• Flake and pellet food as a staple
• Frozen bloodworm
• Frozen brine shrimp

Compatibility

Best kept with calm, similarly-sized community fish.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Larger tetras
• Corydoras
• Gourami

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.