Moderate
Pterophyllum altum Dantume wild form - Freshwater Angelfish
26–30°C · pH 5.5–7 · 200L
£10.99
Peruvian Altum Angelfish is treated here as a Pterophyllum cf. scalare trade form, not confirmed true P. altum, for tall aquariums and stable water.
Amazon SpeciesAngelfishCichlidsFreshwater FishModerate CarePeacefulShow Fish
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Pterophyllum altum - peruensis
Max Adult Size
up to 20 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
26–30°C
pH Range
5.5–7
Hardness
2–10 dGH
Minimum Tank
200L
Diet
Flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Pterophyllum altum - peruensis
Peruvian Altum Angelfish (Pterophyllum cf. scalare)
Moderate Care
Peaceful
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Peruvian Altum Angelfish is treated here as a Pterophyllum cf. scalare trade form, not confirmed true P. altum, for tall aquariums and stable water.
Amazon SpeciesAngelfishCichlidsFreshwater FishModerate CarePeacefulShow Fish
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Pterophyllum altum - peruensis
Max Adult Size
up to 20 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
26–30°C
pH Range
5.5–7
Hardness
2–10 dGH
Minimum Tank
200L
Diet
Flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Freshwater Angelfish Care: Pterophyllum scalare
Freshwater angelfish are tall South American cichlids, not small community fish. OATA gives 120 litres as an industry floor for a compatible pair and says the aquarium must be sufficiently tall. We prefer planning around roughly 200 litres, a 100 × 40 cm footprint and about 50 cm height for an adult pair, with more space and an exit plan for a group.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
26–30°C
26°CIdeal30°C
pH Level
5.5–7
5.5Ideal7
Water Hardness
2–10 dGH
2 dGHIdeal10 dGH
Peruvian Altum Angelfish (Pterophyllum cf. scalare) is a Peruvian angelfish trade form often sold as Peruvian Altum. Because that name is not the same as verified true Pterophyllum altum, this listing uses a conservative Pterophyllum cf. scalare care anchor.
Quick Facts
- Scientific anchor: Pterophyllum cf. scalare, Peruvian altum trade form
- Adult size: About 15 cm body length, taller with fins
- Care level: Moderate
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive when mature or breeding
- Best setup: Tall planted aquarium with stable water
- Trade-name note: Not claimed as verified true P. altum
Aquarium Setup
Use a tall mature aquarium with vertical wood or plants, gentle flow, open turning space and stable warm water. Avoid sudden changes while settling this trade form.
Feeding
Feed quality cichlid foods with frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia and occasional live foods. Keep portions moderate to protect water quality.
Tank Mates
Keep with calm medium-sized community fish. Avoid fin nippers, tiny fish and aggressive cichlids that will stress long-finned angelfish.
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