Species Care
ORINOCO ALTUM ANGEL WILD
Pterophyllum altum
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Max Growth Size: 14-15 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, but will eat small fish
- Check compatibility with other species here
DOWNLOAD THIS CARE SHEET
Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 26-30 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 5.0-6.5
- General Hardness: Soft
Range: South America:Guyana, Brazil
Reproduction: Lays eggs on a firm surface (plants, slate etc). The eggs and fry are cared for by both parents. Difficult to breed.
Feeding: Carnivorous. Live and frozen foods, also dry foods.
Additional Comments: Orinoco Altums are one of the more demanding freshwater fish species, capable of frustrating even the most experienced of fish-keepers. Prefers warm, very acidic water and excellent water quality. Altums become very deep bodied, they should preferably be kept in a tank at least 60cm deep. Provide some hiding places such as tall plants or driftwood. Very difficult to breed, most stock is supplied wild caught from South America.
DOWNLOAD THIS CARE SHEET