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Pterophyllum scalare "Peruvian Altum"

Peruvian Altum Angel

Method of Reproduction: Lays eggs on smooth vertical surface.

Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: Pair

Origin of Parents: Wild caught

Approximate number of eggs or fry: 200? A LOT.

Date of Hatch or Birth: Eggs laid on 2/14, Hatched 2/17

Date of Free Swimming If Hatched: 2/21/2022

Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days: 50+

Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days: TBD

Aquarium Conditions:

pH (0 to 14): 7.6

General Hardness (ppm): Unsure

Average Temperature (F): 84

Aquarium Size: 55 gallon

Water Source: Tap

Water Changes (how much and how often): 50-75% every 3-4 weeks

Filtration System(s): Cobalt EXT

Additives (Salt, iron, etc.): N/A

Décor (Please include all that apply):

Live Plants

Wood

Slate

Leaves

Substrate: Fluval stratum

Lighting Type and Timing: LED, 12 hours a day

Food Fed to Parents and How Often: Repashy, white worms, frozen, flake, pellet, etc. Daily.

Food Fed to Fry and How Often: Baby brine shrimp, microworms, vinegar eels, decapsulated brine shrimp eggs.