Altum Angelfish Pterophyllum altum
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Pterophyllum altum
Origin region
Orinoco Basin
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
18.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
26.0–30.0
pH
4.80–6.50
GH (dGH)
0.5–4.0
KH (dKH)
0.0–2.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Orinoco Basin
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Egg layer on vertical surfaces.
Notes
Tall-bodied angel needing high tanks and soft acidic water.