Pterophyllum altum
| Common Names: | Altum Angelfish Deep Angelfish |
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - South; Amazon River, Brazil, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful. Can be territorial at times. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed flakes and live blood worms. A tall aquarium is essential if the full growth potential is to be obtained. Plant long, thin leaved plants such as Vallisneria around the edges of the tank. Many Altum Angelfish are wild-caught and susceptible to white-spot (ich) so adhere to a slightly acidic pH and soft water for maximum health. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 15cm (5.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Indeterminant |
| Breeding: | Has been accomplished in the same manner as the common Angelfish but strict adherance to a 50-75% daily water change regime and a regulated pH of 6.0 is needed. Peat can also be beneficial. |
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| Comments: | The Altum Angelfish differs from the common Angelfish by it steep forehead and larger adult size. |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | Doedogg |
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