Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches The Peruvian Altum Angelfish is

The Peruvian Altum Angelfish is a highly sought-after variant of Pterophyllum scalare

It takes on a rounder full body shape then the normal blood parrot

Columbian Sharks are a peaceful species of catfish

although a similar looking species is imported from Peru and often misidentified as P

Occasional protein (shrimp

Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches The Peruvian Altum Angelfish isThe ornate bichir is the most popular of all bichirs, mainly due to its colors and patterns. It is the most attractive looking bichir. All bichirs possess a modified swim bladder that allows them to breathe atmospheric air and live in water that is very low in oxygen. In fact, they are often able to live out of water for extended periods of time as long as they remain moist.