Wild Pterophyllum Altum Angelfish

Common Name/Names: Angelfish or Orinoco Angel

Zoological Nomenclature: Pterophyllum altum

Size: up to 6″ in aquarium

Swimming Level: Mid to top

pH: 4.8 – 6.5

kH: 1 -5

Temp:75-85oF

These are much more difficult to breed than the common angel, but definitely not impossible. In fact, more than one fishkeeper has reported that the species can hybridise with Pterophyllum scalare. Follow the same guidelines as for P. scalare and you probably won’t go far wrong, although softer, more acidic conditions will probably be needed to get wild fish to spawn.

Approximate Purchase Size: about 2″