Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Altum Angelfish

Altum Angelfish (Pterophyllum altum)

Synonyms:	...	Links to sites with pics perso.wanadoo.fr -- Pterophyllum altum
Stats:	Adult Size: 6" (15 cm) Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank: 32" (80 cm), at least 24 inches tall minimum
Requirements:	Plants preferred, with plenty of open space, and subdued lighting. pH: 5.5-6, H: very soft.
Diet:	Carnivore mainly. Small live are much appreciated.
Breeding:	Male and Female in good pairs will guard and rear their young. A sign of too much tank breeding is them eating their fry. Spawn on vertical surfaces. Very clean water a must.
Sociability:	Singly, pairs, or in large groups in large tanks. Medium sized tetras often make good tankmates, small tetras are snacks.
Related Spec:	(Pterophyllum scalare) Angelfish
Special Info:	This is a less common species of angelfish, and though more delicate than P. scalare, they make up for it in appearance.