Peruvian Altum (Pterophyllum scalare )
The Peruvian Altum, or Wild Peruvian Angelfish,
Is not really a “Altum” but a Scalare. (Pterophyllum scalare).
A peaceful fish that can be combined in any community tank with other peaceful, medium to large sized fishes. Do not combine with small fishes or shrimps as these will likely be eaten.
Breeding is rather easy. In soft acidic water up to 1000 eggs are laid on a leaf of a plant or on any other flat substrate. Both parents take care of the fry. After about 60 hours the eggs hatch and another 5 days later the young fishes are swimming free.
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