{"product_id":"wild-dantume-altum-angelfish-pterophyllum-altum-2-3-cm","title":"Dantume Wild-Form Altum Angelfish | Pterophyllum altum (2–3cm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dantume Wild-Form Altum is supplied under a trade designation for a tall, striking angelfish. It needs specialist planning, stable soft water and generous adult height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 3 cm. Adult size is shown below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnglish name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDantume Wild-Form Altum Angelfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePterophyllum altum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth American altum trade form; confirm the batch's exact provenance with our aquatic team\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 18-20 cm body length with an overall height that may exceed 30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTypical lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerritorial, particularly around breeding sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTank level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSocial needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlan a suitably sized group or compatible adults with an experienced keeper.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlan at least 450 litres, a 150 × 60 cm base and 60 cm or more water depth; adult groups need additional space.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28-31°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8-6.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-5 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a mature, tall aquarium with vertical wood, sheltered areas and excellent filtration and oxygenation. Match the supplier's holding water gradually rather than changing chemistry abruptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid small fish that can be swallowed and fish that nip fins. Adults may become territorial; select companions for the warm, soft-water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer appropriate small cichlid foods and varied frozen invertebrates. Confirm what the supplied fish is eating before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a fully cycled aquarium before adding livestock. Check temperature, appetite and behaviour daily. Test water regularly: ammonia and nitrite must remain at zero. Make regular partial water changes with conditioned water matched to the aquarium's temperature and chemistry. Keep nitrate low and rinse biological filter media in removed aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild-form describes appearance, not verified wild capture. Confirm identity, provenance and current water conditions with our team before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can order online for Click \u0026amp; Collect.\u003c\/strong\u003e We will confirm when your livestock is ready to collect from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not deliver live fish or aquatic invertebrates. Please have a suitable, fully prepared aquarium ready before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55524020388167,"sku":"1142345","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/DantumeWild-FormAltumAngelfish_Pterophyllumaltum_2_3cm_3.png?v=1792769576","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/wild-dantume-altum-angelfish-pterophyllum-altum-2-3-cm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}