Pterophyllum altum

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade community tank
regular water changes required
best with similar-sized fish
requires plants and hiding spots
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-30 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding
gptkbp:body_shape disc-shaped
gptkbp:breeding_behavior moderate
egg layer
forms pairs during breeding
parental care of fry
gptkbp:breeding_range 6-12 months
flat surfaces
gptkbp:care_instructions requires infusoria
gptkbp:color_variation none known
gptkbp:coloration silver with vertical black stripes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Altum_angelfish
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:cuisine flakes, pellets, live food
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal and anal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by Günther in 1862
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 100 liters
requires open swimming space
prefer densely planted areas.
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Pterophyllum
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pterophyllum altum
gptkbp:issues susceptible to ich
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate to low
gptkbp:market_position available in aquarium trade
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Orinoco_River
gptkbp:origin gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:p_hlevel 5.5-7.5
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pterophyllum_leopoldi
gptkb:Pterophyllum_scalare
gptkbp:scientific_classification Animalia > Chordata > Actinopterygii > Perciformes > Cichlidae > Pterophyllum
gptkbp:size up to 15 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior peaceful
gptkbp:social_structure can be kept in pairs or groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Pterophyllum_scalare
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other peaceful fish
gptkbp:water_quality needs clean, well-filtered water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Angelfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4