How big do Altum Angels grow?

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.

What is albino angelfish?

The Albino Angel is a strain of angelfish that is white to silver in color with yellow/orange coloration across the head and has pink eyes. It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming.

What is a Dantum angelfish?

Dantum Angelfish are one of the newer angelfish in the hobby. They are a cross between Altum Angelfish and Scarlare Angelfish. Beautiful fish you have to see. Also comes in albino.

What kind of fish is an altum Angel?

Altum Angels are a lot less common in the trade than their well known (arguably the best known tropical fish) relatives Pterophyllum Scalare, the common Angelfish. However, they are still available from some of the better tropical fish suppliers.

Can a Pterophyllum altum be bred in captivity?

Males will develop a smaller version of the well known Cichlidae nuchal hump, but usually only around breeding time. Breeding can be very difficult with Altums. Contrary to many profiles on the Internet, Altums have been bred in captivity without artificially raising the fry.

What kind of food can a Pterophyllum altum eat?

Tank bred Pterophyllum Altum may well accept any food, including flake. To find high quality fish foods, click here. As with their more common relatives (Angelfish – Pterophyllum Scalare), anything which can fit in the Altum’s mouth is “fair game”.

What kind of substrate do altum angels need?

Provide a soft substrate (either sand or a fine gravel) as Altums may dig. Make sure there isn’t a great amount of water flow in the aquarium as Altum Angels specifically enjoy very slow flowing rivers. pH: 4.8-6.2. It will not usually do well at all in less acidic conditions.