Description
Pterophyllum altum
Common Names: Altum, altum angel, deep angel, Orinoco angel
Type Locality: Atabapo, RÍo Orinoco, Venezuela
Range: Amazon River Basin: the upper Negro River drainage; Orinoco River Basin: tributaries of the upper Orinoco River (InÍrida and Atabapo rivers) to Puerto Ayacucho
Max Size 17 cm (7 inches)long and up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall.
Preferred Water Chemistry: Tropical freshwater. Best to keep the temperature above 28°C (82°F).
Tank Setup: Plants and wood will provide necessary cover for this skittish species. A very large (and high) aquarium with powerful filtration and frequent, large water changes are required.
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