Pterophyllum species are better known by their common name, Angel Fish. Part of its popularity is also due to the fact that, since water requirements, temperament and size are comparable to that of the discus, many hobbyists keep them together. The hobbyist should seek advice in order to avoid cross breeding. P.scalare X P.altum have resulted in fish resistant to fin rot.
All species come from South America although from different locations.
P. altum may reach 18 cm while P. scalare will reach a final size of 15 cm. Malawi Cichlid Homepage 1999-2001. All rights reserved.