Altum Angel (Pterophyllum altum)

Familie: Cichlidae

Ein mittelaggressiver, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Buntbarschen, heimisch in das Orinokobecken in Südamerika. Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
27–31 °C
pH
4.8–6.2
GH-Härte
1–5 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
12.6–18 cm
Mindestaquarium
180 L
Schwimmebene
Mid-water swimmer
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Semi-aggressive
Herkunft
南美洲奥里诺科河流域

Artübersicht

Pterophyllum altum of the family Cichlidae is an aquarium-kept Cichlidae. Semi-aggressive and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 12.6–18 cm and prefers 27–31 °C water. Other Pterophyllum species in our database include Pterophyllum scalare, Pterophyllum leopoldi.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Still to very gentle water
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nipping species — Its fins become targets

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Altum Angel pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Semi-aggressive.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Altum Angel?

Halte das Wasser bei 27–31 °C. 27–31 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

Wie groß wird Altum Angel und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 12.6–18 cm. Minimum: 180 L.

Was frisst Altum Angel?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Altum Angel vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Semi-aggressive — vergesellschafte es mit Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Halte Fin-nipping species — Its fins become targets fern.

Woher stammt Altum Angel?

Stammt aus 南美洲奥里诺科河流域; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; average oxygen needs.

Wie züchtet man Altum Angel?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.