Angelfish fin types

[Winterose]

Can anyone tell me the diff. between a veil and a normal angel fish fin? I've tried google and am not finding anything, and I'm trying to order some angels but want to make sure i get the fins i want. pictures with the diff as well as descriptions would be helpful thanks

 

[Artemis JT]

veil= long fins

 

[Lupin]

Either way, they're just one species, Pterophyllum scalare. Two other species exist but are rarer than the scalares, Pterophyllum altum and P. leopoldi.

 

[Charlie Greiner]

The one pictured in your avatar is a veil, to many it would qualify as a "super veil". Basically veils have longer fins than standars angels. Knowing that your fish pictured is a veil all you need do is search the forum for a picture of one with shorter fins that is not stunted or deformed.

 

[Inka4040]

Standard angel:
http://xworld.250free.com/picts/angelfish.jpg

veil angel:
http://waynesworldangelfish.com/BlacklaceVeil3.jpg

super veil:
http://one8thmile.com/images/fwangelfish1161561005.jpg

 

[Winterose]

Thanks for the help guys

 

[DavidZ]

Keep in mind the Veil and super Veil, will need more room.

 

[PuppyFluffer]

How much room would you suggest for each variety?

 

[CBWMN]

I have six super veils and two ABN in my 46G and may have to remove a couple when they grow some.

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166971

Good luck
Charles

 

[DavidZ]

It looks like when they mature you would only be able to keep 2 in the 46Gl, they will get aggressive.