Pterophyllum

GPTKB entity

Statements (83)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:aquarium_trade high
popular in aquariums
requires plants and hiding spots
gptkbp:average_temperature 75-82° F
24-30 ° C
gptkbp:behavior peaceful
territorial during breeding
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:body_shape flat and disc-like
gptkbp:breeding_behavior egg-laying
form pairs during breeding
biparental care
separate breeding tank recommended
gptkbp:breeding_range 6-12 months
gptkbp:care_instructions requires special care
parents protect fry
gptkbp:characteristic flat body
long fins
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color varies (black, white, orange)
gptkbp:color_variation various morphs available
various color morphs available.
gptkbp:coloration varied
can change with mood
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Angel
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:dam_type soft water
gptkbp:diet omnivore
omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:ich
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
white or transparent
gptkbp:egg_size parents guard eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fins long fins
gptkbp:first_described_by 1828
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 20 gallons
requires hiding spots
gptkbp:fuselage_material soft substrate preferred
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cuvier_&_Valenciennes
Cuvier, 1829
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Amazon_River_basin
freshwater
slow-moving waters
gptkbp:hatching_time 24-48 hours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pterophyllum
gptkbp:is_popular_in home aquariums
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
10 years or more
gptkbp:lighting moderate to low light
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Amazon_River_Basin
freshwater habitats
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Pterophyllum_altum
gptkb:Pterophyllum_leopoldi
gptkb:Pterophyllum_scalare
gptkb:Apistogramma
gptkb:Microgeophagus
gptkb:Symphysodon
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:origin gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:p_hpreference acidic to neutral
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
biparental care
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Pterophyllum_spp.
gptkbp:size up to 6 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior peaceful
can be territorial during breeding
gptkbp:social_structure can form pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Pterophyllum_altum
gptkb:Pterophyllum_leopoldi
gptkb:Pterophyllum_scalare
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other peaceful fish
gptkbp:water_quality needs clean water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Angelfish
gptkb:The_Balloon_Angelfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4