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Overview:<\/strong>
The Atabapo Altum Angelfish<\/strong> is the largest and most elegant<\/strong> of all freshwater angelfish species, revered for its tall, gracefully extended fins<\/strong>, compressed body<\/strong>, and striking vertical stripes<\/strong>. This rare Atabapo variant features deeper red hues in the head and gill plates<\/strong>, adding a fiery accent to its silver and bronze body. It’s a true showpiece for serious aquarists and biotope enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Origin:<\/strong>
Collected from the Atabapo River<\/strong>, a tributary of the upper Orinoco River in Venezuela, Pterophyllum altum<\/em> thrives in soft, acidic blackwater<\/strong> conditions among submerged roots and leaf litter.<\/p>\n

Feeding:<\/strong>
Altums are omnivorous<\/strong>, with a preference for protein-rich foods<\/strong>. Offer a varied diet of high-quality flakes or pellets<\/strong>, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis<\/strong>, and occasional live food for conditioning.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates:<\/strong>
Best kept with peaceful, calm species<\/strong> that thrive in similar water parameters\u2014such as cardinal tetras, hatchetfish, rummy nose tetras, pencilfish, and Corydoras. Avoid fin-nipping or boisterous species that may stress the Altum.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n