How do you breed Altum Angels?

Very acidic, soft water is required to breed Altums. Growing up a group of 6 young Altum generally has a good change of finding a breeding pair. Once the pair have bonded, spawning may begin. If you find that the spawns are being eaten by the parents, you may have to artifically raise the fry in a small tank.

Where are Altum angelfish found?

Pterophyllum altum, also referred to as the altum angelfish, deep angelfish, or Orinoco angelfish, occurs strictly in the Orinoco River Basin and the Upper Rio Negro watershed in Southern Venezuela, Southeastern Colombia and extreme Northern Brazil.

How big do Altum Angels grow?

How big is an altum angelfish? Altums can grow as tall as 9-13 in (20-33 cm) and up to 7 in (18 cm) in length. They are one of the largest species of common angelfish. Males tend to be a little bit bigger than females, but it can be tricky to tell them apart.

How big do Altum Angelfish get?

Average adult size: 6 inches (15 cm) long, 8+ inches (20+ cm) tall. Average purchase size: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm)

How long do Altum angelfish live?

They can have a lifespan of 10 to15 years when properly cared for in a well-maintained aquarium.

What does the altum angelfish do during the rainy season?

During the rainy season, the area is covered by water. It then forms the natural spawning grounds of the altum angelfish. We thus examined this biotope in a very attentive way, in the search of data transposable to the aquarium and which could possibly appear paramount for maintenance.

Where was the first angelfish found?

It is in Rio Atabapo, which marks the border between Colombia and Venezuela and which is emptied later into the Rio Orinoco, that Chaffanjon discovered the first angelfish. This one was described in 1903 by Pellegrin, and named Pterophyllum altum.

When will the Altums be available?

The Altums were first discovered, described and photographed by Heiko Bleher in February 2019. They show a beautiful tall body shape and a strong nasal kink as well as a lot of red. Really wonderful altums. Offspring are expected to be available from mid-July. Breeding success with Rio orinoco NZ F1.

Do angelfish fight for territory?

For reasons of hygiene, the aquarium did not comprise of gravel or soil. I practiced this method already for many years. It seems the angelfish accepted this installation very quickly, because of the fights of dominance and for territories that took place. Males Pterophyllum altum in full combat.