| Altum angelfish originally came from Brazil, Venezuela | | | | Altum angelfish has a habit of always yawning. Their |
| and Colombia. The word Altum is a Latin word means | | | | mouths are larger than any angels. These fishes are |
| tall and this fits the fish well because it can grow as | | | | very rare and most of the times, you will notice |
| 30cm/12'' in height and they can get long as 15 cm/6''. | | | | some defects on their skin on a pet shop because of |
| This angelfish are the sensitive version of angels. | | | | the shipping and sometimes because of the fighting |
| They are not that suitable for keeping as pets | | | | scene from other predators. You will also notice |
| because of its timid and sensitive tratots plus they | | | | some black pepper like sprinkles on their skin. This is |
| could cost a lot ranging from $20-$50. But if you | | | | an infection called black spot disease. Adult altum can |
| really into this angel, then you must prepare to pay | | | | grow up to 13 to 15 inches or more. You must |
| for this amount to acquire this sensitive angel. The | | | | provide a large and spacious tank or aquarium for |
| suitable and normal rtange of ph for its water is | | | | them. |
| 4.5-6.5 plus they prefer warmer water with | | | | When it comes to altum angelfish diet, this specie is |
| temperature of 28-30C/82-86F. | | | | not picky eater. They most especially like to feed on |
| Altum angelfish is one of the largest and colorful | | | | mosquito larvae, blood worms, Daphnia and some live |
| cichlid in the reef. They are known for its timid traits | | | | brine shrimp. They prefer these foods to be frozen |
| that even a small shadow could frighten them. | | | | first. Make sure to feed them once a day then leave |
| Though they are timid and a bit frightened, when | | | | one day out before you feed them again to make |
| they start to get accustomed to its surroundings, | | | | sure that they really digested it all. Brine shrimp can |
| they can be good pet fish. But this fish is not that | | | | also help their digestions and can even prevent |
| friendly to smaller fishes in the reefs though they | | | | constipation. Altums also like to eat the substarte on |
| may join the school of other fishes, they still get | | | | their tanks which can injure their delicate mouths |
| aggressive and very territorial as they grow older | | | | Though most cichlids are peaceful, altum can be quite |
| and when they in the breeding stage. It was in the | | | | aggressive and territorial when it comes to space on |
| early 1900's when the first altum angelfish was | | | | their tanks. Make sure to use coarse gravel with |
| introduced and establish in America. There have been | | | | more rounded edges to prevent this harm to happen |
| numerous colors and patterns available in every pet | | | | to your altums. |
| shop, retailers and wholesalers since then. | | | | |