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Pterophyllum leopoldi. Gosse, 1963. Leopold's Angelfish, Teardrop Angelfish. Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin, along the Solimões Amazon River between about Manacapuru and Santarém; Rupununi River in the Essequibo River drainage in Guyana. Compatibility/Temperament: Peaceful, though territorially aggressive with in the species. Except for a mated pair being maintained specifically for spawning, angels should be kept in a group of six or more. Males are territorial and a hierarchy will be formed within a group; all fish in the group should be acquired at the same time to avoid territorial aggression (subordinate fish can be bullied to death) when new fish are added to an existing group. Active tankmates may intimidate angelfish and the stress can make them prone to disease and may cause them to refuse to eat; this is especially true for this species. Leopold Angelfish Diet Initially, wild foods such as artemia (brine shrimp), daphnia, insect larvae, blackworms may be required, and the fish weaned onto frozen bloodworms, daphnia and shrimp. Prepared foods may be accepted in time, more likely with tank-bred fish. Size Attains 10 cm (4 inches). Minimum Tank Suggestion 48 inches in length; a 55 gallon or larger. Water parameters for Leopold Angelfish Soft (1-5 dGH) and acidic (pH 4.8 to 6.2) water, temperature 27-31C/81-88F. Available fish will be wild-caught (unless obtained from a local breeder) so strict adherence to the given parameters is important. Soft water is mandatory. Nitrates must be kept very low; prolonged exposure to nitrate can cause harm.

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At Leopold's, Savannah, GA, 2014.