Fisch Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hi Does anyone have experience with Pterophyllum leopoldi? I am planning on setting up a South American biotope for these wild angels and am hoping for recommendations. Thanks Megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnerd Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I've had lots of them until recently. They're my second favourite after the Altums which I have now. They are quite lively and inquisitive fish. I love the yellow and greenish hue to their bodies. They don't mind other fish and enjoy lots of plants, they will eat duckweed so that's a good thing to have a little vegetable matter in their diet. When they're done eating sometimes they can be seen gulping air at the top of the tank, I think it's something to do with digestion and evolution, it's a common behaviour so don't let anyone tell you they're sick or anything. They grow fast and live for years, I've had them pair up but never noticed a spawn. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisch Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks for the great information. Sounds like they are beautiful in looks and behaviour. What types of other fish did you keep with them? I was considering cardinals or rummy nose tetras. Would a 75 or 90 gallon tall be large enough to support 6? I apologize for all the questions, but would like to set up the best possible environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I would always go with the largest tank possible for your space and budget - that beig said, a 75 or 90 should be fine for 6 adults. If your decor breaks up lines of site well (large driftwood and sword plants), you should even be OK when they pair off and start breeding. If you end up with 2 pairs, however, you may need to rehome the odd fish out. For dithers, I'd choose Rummynose over cardinals. Even a huge school (50+) isn't enough to deter wild angels from eating cardinals (this is not speculation on my part! ). Rummynose have almost double the adult body size and aren't as tempting of morsels. If you want some action for the bottom of the tank, a good sized school of warm-water Cory's would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisch Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks so much for the helpful suggestions. I had rummynose when I had discus and they were a beautiful addition, and their colours seemed to brighten when the water quality was excellent. Is there a particular species of cory that would be successful? I was considering CaribSea torpedo beach substrate and was wondering if THis would support the swords, in addition to root tabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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