Can Altum Angelfish live with Endler's Livebearer?
Not recommended
Why
- Altum Angelfish’s mouth is big enough to swallow Endler's Livebearer (only 1.2" long) — it will be eaten.
- Almost no shared temperature: Altum Angelfish wants 82–88°F and Endler's Livebearer wants 72–82°F, so only 82°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- No overlapping pH: Altum Angelfish wants 4.5–6.5 but Endler's Livebearer wants 7–8.
- No overlapping water hardness: Altum Angelfish wants 1–5 dGH but Endler's Livebearer wants 10–20 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Endler's Livebearer | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 10–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Altum Angelfish (to keep Endler's Livebearer):
- Brilliant Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Clown Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Gold Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive
Instead of Endler's Livebearer (to keep Altum Angelfish):
- Fancy Guppy (Female trio) — 2.4", peaceful
- Guppy — 2", peaceful
- Honey Gourami — 2", peaceful
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