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.
Nearing dime sized
Congrats! Would love 2 when they grow up.
Very impressive, especially given that these are wild caught, yet spawned in tap water with a pH of 7.6.
Good luck with them!