Angelfish Price in India 2026 - Silver, Koi, Platinum & Black
Angelfish prices in India for every popular variety: silver, marble, koi, platinum, black, and rare altums, plus what to check before buying.
Freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) are the centrepiece fish of Indian community aquariums: tall, graceful, and available in dozens of colour forms. Most varieties are bred locally in large numbers, so prices are friendly, starting around ₹40 for silver angels and topping out near ₹2,500 for wild-type altum imports. Here is the complete 2026 price list.
Angelfish Price List India 2026
| Angelfish Variety | Size | Price Range (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Angelfish | 1.5-2 inch | ₹40 - ₹100 | Classic wild pattern; hardiest variety |
| Zebra Angelfish | 1.5-2 inch | ₹50 - ₹150 | Extra vertical stripes |
| Marble Angelfish | 1.5-2 inch | ₹50 - ₹150 | Black and white marbling |
| Gold Angelfish | 1.5-2 inch | ₹60 - ₹180 | Solid golden body |
| Black Angelfish | 1.5-2 inch | ₹80 - ₹250 | Full velvet black; double-dark genetics |
| Koi Angelfish | 1.5-2 inch | ₹150 - ₹500 | Orange-crowned white and black; most in demand |
| Platinum Angelfish | 1.5-2 inch | ₹150 - ₹400 | Gleaming all-white |
| Veil / Super Veil (any colour) | 2-3 inch | ₹150 - ₹500 | Extended flowing fins |
| Adult Breeding Pairs | Proven pairs | ₹800 - ₹2,000 | Bonded pairs that have spawned |
| Altum Angelfish (wild import) | 2-3 inch | ₹800 - ₹2,500 | Rare; for experienced keepers only |
Angelfish available now at Kolathur Fish Market
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What Affects Angelfish Price in India?
Colour Genetics
Silver is the base form and cheapest. Koi angelfish top the fancy list because a good one needs clean white ground, sharp black patches, and a strong orange crown, and only part of each spawn shows all three. Deep orange crowns push individual koi angels to the top of the range.
Fin Type and Body Size
Veil and super veil fins add ₹50-200 over standard fins in the same colour. Size matters as usual: coin-sized juveniles are cheapest, while quarter-grown fish at 2.5-3 inches cost roughly double but survive shipping and tank transitions better.
Proven Breeding Pairs
Angelfish choose their own mates, so a bonded pair with a spawning history sells at a premium (₹800-2,000). For breeders, this beats raising six juveniles and waiting months for a pair to form.
Angelfish Care Cost Basics
- Tank: minimum 100 litres, and taller is better than longer; angels are vertically shaped
- Water: 26-30°C, soft to moderately hard; standard tropical setup works across India
- Filter: moderate flow (₹500-1,500); angelfish dislike strong currents
- Food: flakes and small pellets (₹150-300 per month), with frozen or live food weekly for colour
- Tank mates: peaceful similar-sized fish; avoid fin nippers like tiger barbs, and remember adult angels eat neon tetras
- Keep 4-6 juveniles together if you want a natural pair to form
Where to Buy Angelfish in India
Kolathur Fish Market in Chennai is a major breeding and distribution hub for angelfish, with koi, platinum, and black angels raised locally in large numbers. KFM ships angelfish pan-India with oxygen-packed insulated boxes, and juveniles are conditioned for a week before dispatch.
💡Buying tip: Look for angels swimming upright with fins fully extended and eyes clear. Clamped fins or a fish hanging near the surface are early disease signs. For koi angels, buy from a photo of the actual fish, since crown colour varies hugely within a batch.