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Escalar Altum Pterophyllum altum

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Pterophyllum altum
Origin region
Orinoco and Rio Negro Basins
Care level
Hard
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
20.00
Minimum tank (L)
300
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
26.0–30.0
pH
4.50–6.50
GH (dGH)
1.0–6.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–4.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00

Habitat & environment

Orinoco and Rio Negro Basins

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Very difficult to breed in aquaria.

Notes

Tall-bodied Altum angelfish, requires very tall tank and soft acidic water.

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