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Altum Angelfish

Pterophyllum altum

The Altum Angelfish (Pterophyllum altum) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 18 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 28–32 °C.

Size: 18 cmtotal length
Temperature: 28–32 °C
pH: 4.8–6.2
Climate zone: Tropical

In the aquarium

Temperature28–32 °C

pH4.8–6.2

Hardness0–5 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusPterophyllum
SpeciesPterophyllum altum

Quick answers

Altum Angelfish size: how big does it get?: It grows to 18 cm (total length).
Altum Angelfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 28–32 °C, pH 4.8–6.2, hardness 0–5 °dGH.
Altum Angelfish: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.