What is the difference between Altum and Scalare angelfish?

The name Pterophyllum means “fin-leaf” and refers to the finnage; scalare means “ladder-like” and refers to the pattern of vertical dark stripes seen in the wild forms; altum means “deep” and refers to the top-to-bottom size of the fish; and leopoldi means “of Leopold”, to honour the King of Belgium.

Is pterophyllum kept in aquarium?

Pterophyllum scalare, are members of the Cichlidae family and they have hold a unique position in the world fish keeping in Aquariums.

Are angelfish good to eat?

Gray angelfish are said to be good to eat and are sold for human consumption both fresh and salted. Gray angelfish are a popular saltwater aquarium fish, but require a large tank and special care.

Are Altum angelfish rare?

Above: These Peruvian Altum Angelfish have dark vertical bars running across their sides. These fish have been spawned from wild stock imported from the wild in Peru. Peru Altum Angelfish have been rare and difficult to find, but we usually have them in our aquariums.

How many types of freshwater angelfish are there?

three different
The group of freshwater angelfishes is comprised of three different native species in the genus Pterophyllum: P. scalare, P. leopoldi, and P. altum.

Can I keep 1 angelfish?

A single (male or female) would be just fine. Most Angels are just fine with other species as long as the other fish stay out of their breeding area. A single Angel will not have a breeding area, so that is OK.

Is angelfish a cichlid?

While angelfish are generally peaceful fish, they are cichlids and can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn. Also, they will not hesitate to eat smaller fish.

Can you keep a single angelfish?

A single (male or female) would be just fine. Most Angels are just fine with other species as long as the other fish stay out of their breeding area. A single Angel will not have a breeding area, so that is OK. The fish you list are large enough not to get eaten.

How long do angel fish live for?

10 years
These fish can survive for 10 years or more and tend to be housed in ponds of other fish of their genus. Angelfish can reach up to 6 in long and therefore should be stored in a tank no less than 20 gallons in size.

How long do altum angelfish live?

eight to 12 years
How long does an altum angelfish live? They live for eight to 12 years on average. Roughly their lifespan is 10 years in the wild and a little less in captivity.

When did the Pterophyllum scalare get its name?

Pterophyllum scalare was first described by Schultze in 1823. Over the years, Pterophyllum scalare or Angelfish has seen many different names. The following names are not valid synonyms: Zeus scalaris, Platax scalaris, Plataxoides dumerilii, Pterophyllum dumerilii, Pterophyllum eimekei, Pterophillum eimekei.

Can a Pterophyllum scalare be a community fish?

Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) should be considered to be an excellent community fish assuming that the community is one of non-aggressive, non-predatory species. Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is suitable for all community aquariums although it can be territorial, particularly during breeding.

How big does a male Pterophyllum scalare get?

Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) will grow up to around 6 inches in length in the aquarium – the males will generally grow to be larger than the female. The male (an example of which is found in the featured image above) also tends to have a “bump” on its head about midway between its mouth and its dorsal fin.

Where does the name scalare come from for a fish?

Scalare comes from Latin and means “ladder”. This is a reference to the stripes on their flank that resemble the steps of a ladder. Their common name is Angelfish. The name Angelfish is also used for a family of saltwater fish, Pomacanthidae. The genus Pterophyllum is part of the family of the Cichlids (Cichlidae).