đ Paraiba Angelfish â FloridaâBred Boutique Line
Locally sourced. Handâselected or born and raised right here at the Shed! Whichever end up in your tank you can be sure of the same Quality!
If youâre looking for an angelfish that brings elegance, shimmer, and true boutique quality to your tank, the Paraiba Angelfish is the one. These metallic blue beauties donât just âcolor upâ â they shine. Each fish develops its own unique pattern of iridescent blue, silver, and pearl patching, making every Paraiba a oneâofâaâkind centerpiece.
Locally Bred, Carefully Sourced
Not all Paraibas are created equal â and we donât bring in just anything.
These fish come from trusted Florida breeders who operate with the same high standards we use here at Uncle Joeâs Fish Shed:
Clean, stable water
Slow, healthy growth
Strong genetics
Proper conditioning
Ethical, smallâbatch breeding
Every fish is handâselected, inspected, and conditioned before it ever reaches your tank.
Why These Paraibas Stand Out
Metallic blue patching that glows under warm lighting
Unique patterns â no two fish look alike
Graceful, calm movement perfect for planted tanks
Floridaâraised for stability and smooth acclimation
Boutiqueâquality genetics from serious hobbyist breeders
Tank Vibes
Paraibas thrive in:
Planted tanks
Warm, soft to moderate water
Calm community setups
Tanks with vertical leaves and open midâwater space
Warm LEDs or angled lighting make their metallic sheen absolutely pop.
Why Youâll Love a FloridaâSourced Paraiba
Because youâre not buying a random import. Youâre buying a fish raised by Florida breeders who care, selected by Uncle Joeâs, and conditioned for success.
This is the angelfish for aquarists who want something rare, refined, and responsibly sourced â a true boutique centerpiece for your tank.
Breeder Credit Chuck Idelberg
Paraiba Angel
đ Paraiba Angelfish â Care Guide
Metallic Blue ⢠FloridaâSourced ⢠Boutique Quality
đĄď¸ Temperature
75â82°F Warm, steady temps help their metallic blue patching shine.
đ§ Water Parameters
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pH: 6.5â7.5
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Hardness: Softâmoderate
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Nitrates: Keep low for best color expression
đ Tank Size
30 gallons+ They love tall tanks and calm midâwater space to glide.
đż Tank Setup
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Planted tanks
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Driftwood & vertical structures
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Gentle flow
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Warm or angled lighting (makes the metallic patches glow)
đ˝ď¸ Diet
Highâquality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods A varied diet brings out deeper blues and pearlescent tones.
đ¤ Temperament
Semiâpeaceful, classic angelfish personality. Great with:
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Peaceful tetras
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Corydoras
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Rams
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Livebearers (nonânippy)
Avoid:
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Finânippers
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Hyperactive schooling fish
đ§˝ Maintenance
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Weekly water changes
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Stable parameters
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Clean, wellâoxygenated water
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Avoid sudden swings in pH or temp
đ Why Ours Are Special
These Paraibas are Floridaâbred or Floridaâsourced from smallâbatch breeders who meet the same high standards we use at Uncle Joeâs. Handâselected. Conditioned. Boutique quality.
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