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.