🧾 A Quick Look at the Altum Angelfish

📛 Common Name: Altum Angelfish, Deep Angelfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Pterophyllum altum
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Orinoco River Basin, Rio Negro, South America
📏 Max Size: 20–25 cm body (8–10")
💧 pH Range: 4.5 – 6.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 26 – 30°C (79 – 86°F)
🧠 Care Level: Advanced – requires specialized care
💖 Temperament: Semi-peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 250 L (65+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to upper regions
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 10 – 12 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – live, frozen, high-quality prepared foods
🐣 Reproduction: Difficult in captivity – requires large, tall aquariums