{"title":"Shoreline Aquatics Altum Angelfish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur product, captive raised Pterophyllum altum angelfish, proudly produced here and offered in the USA.  Tank bred altum angelfish produced at Shoreline Aquatics are easy to keep compared to most wild altum angelfishes. These fishes for sale here are healthy \u0026amp; disease free, living in tap water, and with your care you grow into huge fish that you can enjoy for years. Altum angelfish produced at Shoreline Aquatics look more similar to wild angelfishes than other true captive bred Pterophyllum altum being produced anywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There may be from time to time large wild altum angelfishes being offered for sale as WYSIWYG.  All of these animals were tank grown here for several years or more and have a solid bill of health. That being said, even though these wild altums are not being imported and quickly flipped, they will require a more advanced level of care than tank bred animals. So unlike the captive bred Pterophyllum altum being produced here that are easy to care for,  I can only recommend these wilds for those who have experience.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pterophyllum-altum-san-felipe-f1","title":"Pterophyllum altum San Felipe F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eTank bred Pterophyllum altum angelfish bred from wild parents that were collected near San Felipe on the Rio Negro. \u003cspan\u003eOur product, captive raised F1 Pterophyllum Altum angelfish, proudly produced and offered in the USA.  These F1's were produced from wild caught broodstock collected from the Rio Negro San Felipe.  These are great looking fish with tons of contrast and lots of reds and metallic sheen on their heads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent from Orinoco fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Phylogenetic research has proven that Pterophyllum Altum from this catch location to be the most primitive genetically of the samples taken. This means Rio Negro P. Altum populations were among the first to evolve. The path of evolution from there ends in the most north populations of Orinoco Pterophyllum Altum. Therefore, northern Orinoco populations are more evolved and that explains why they seem different than the southern populations. The different species of Pterophyllum are most reliably distinguished from each other by their lateral line scale counts. Pterophyllum Altum populations all have 46 -48 lateral line scales. If you are interested more in this study you can find it here:) A molecular phylogenetic study of the South American fish genus Pterophyllum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description\u0026amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVB0WThrT3lOV0tPSUFveXNGM1NzUlc0d2JlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRVV6Ull0TlBwZFMzRWJKMnY2LVZkRTdPTmwySjFHTlMtSjMzSWlWV0NrUmx6UWdPcmdYRzRfRU01VzBzdG1KQ0JxMjZ5b0F4bTVaOFlfUTdQUUE3V0RrZXVIdE4wdS1ta2MwNW5SalY4MkE2QmgyRQ\u0026amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fscholar.sun.ac.za%2Fserver%2Fapi%2Fcore%2Fbitstreams%2F2b3e7cf6-d705-4825-b089-e0cfd26449c7%2Fcontent\u0026amp;v=zUtKeJ_WQXg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/scholar.sun.ac.za\/server\/api\/...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTank bred Altum angelfishes are capable of reaching maturity in 1.5 years. After 2 years can grow to 12 inches tall with some fish eventually attaining 17 inches tall fins stretched.  A large tank is needed to accomodate their fast growth with height being an important factor. Altum angelfishes like to be kept in groups of 5 or more.  Tank bred Altum angelfishes produced here, unlike wild collected fish, are exceptionaly hardy.  Along with appropriate space, clean foods and large weekly water changes are all that is required for success. Shoreline Aquatics Altum angelfishes have been well cared for and raised in lots of space to insure proper growth.   Fish are adapted to our local water source ph 7.2.  But, they can adjust to all water conditions.  Healthy Altums have the personalities of begging dogs.  They are able to consume a large amount of food several times a day and therefore need consistent water changing regime.  These fish here are being raised in 82f. Maintaining them long term in warmer water with discus works well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Altum Angelfishes being sold at Shoreline Aquatics are eating Vitacomplete Fish Food and with incredible results.   Vita Complete is enriched with fish oil, vitamins, minerals and amino acids to promote a strong immune system and good growth.  \u003cstrong\u003eCHECK OUT THE VIDEO LINK \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gpJrO-0xkqs?si=AIZsRsm6grUCZpOL\"\u003e SAN FELIPE F1 ALTUM EATING VITACOMPLETE FISH FOOD\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBe sure to pick some of this up with your order. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eWHY PURCHASE FISH HERE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Altum Angelfish we sell are all pure genetically, strong, healthy, tank ready fish, that come free of parasites and harmful pathogens.  It is my belief that keeping the fish to past 3 months of age will ultimately show us if any of the animals are not growing properly.  Only the best animals that have potential for growth into big fish are ever sold. You can expect these fish to all have long fins and good striping. Every Pterophyllum Altum pair that I am working here now here is wild caught, therfore, F1 fish offered here have solid genetics. They will be fully videos documented pre and post spawning for each successfully spawned pair. Every group of F1 Juveniles sold here will have a spawn date.  Quality and Transparency.  This is what I believe separates Shoreline Aquatics tank bred Altum Angelfish from fish you can source elsewhere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHIPPING INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAltum Angelfish are shipped either UPS overnight, or Southwest Cargo. Large fish can only be sent Southwest Cargo. They are prepped and fasted for 48 hours prior to ensure empty stomachs.  They are packed in double 4mm heat sealed poly bags with clean water and pure oxygen. Then placed in foam insulated boxes with heat packs as necessary.  Larger fishes may be sedated to keep them calm and safe during transport.  To acclimate your new arrivals, simply float the bags in your aquarium for 15 minutes to match the temperature, open the bags, then either net or use your hand to gently release the fish into your tank. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Pricing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eUPS Next Day Air  pricing is $80(1-6),    $100(7-10) $120 (11-20)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Southwest Cargo NFG can also be an option for larger orders if your local airport has Southwest Airline Flights. \u003cbr\u003eIf shipping Cargo, the fish will need to be picked up near the airport at a Southwest Cargo facility.  \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthwest Cargo shipping is Free for orders of $1000 +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Shipping: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Shoreline Aquatics is not currently licensed for export. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHawaii customers: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Please contact us for the requirements.  There is a possibility we can ship to your location.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuerto Rico: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes this shipping option will be available at checkout\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Spawn 11\/19\/25 (Quarter Coin Body Size)","offer_id":51565847773504,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/0490\/0160\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f9570d99-9086-461f-a547-e100d5e13a01.jpg?v=1758824633"},{"product_id":"pterophyllum-altum-rio-pasimoni-f2-xl","title":"Pterophyllum altum Rio Pasimoni F2 XL","description":"\u003cp\u003eWYSIWYG This is a large male angelfish Altum Rio Pasimoni Forkel Line F2. 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