RE: [GSAS-Member] "Mr. P" needs a new home

[Bob and Judy Holmes <jbholmes@nwlink.com>]

Hi Monica.
Sorry about the delay. Your email escaped my notice until now.
I started with 5 altums. One was a weak fish and died soon after I got him. 
Two didn't survive the stress of transport/examination/treatment for a 
suspected parasite which turned out to be benign. The last two are doing 
just fine and seem to be very hardy. They like very acidic water (Ph < 6)

Where is Above & Beyond Aquariums? I'd like to check it out, as I live in 
West Seattle.

Bob



At 09:57 PM 7/28/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> Wow!  Really?  I was speaking with the owner of King's Discus about them 
> (I love his).  He said only about 10% survive when you first purchase 
> them, even with an established and perfect aquarium.  Did you find this to 
> be the case?  He said he doesn't sell them for that reason.  I spoke with 
> the guy who works at Above and Beyond aquariums in West Seattle (this 
> store has AMAZING deals and if you pay in cash they give you all kinds of 
> extras) and he said he can get some in in September if I want.  Do you 
> have any advice about them?  btw... my friend Lori just got another free 
> pleco so will not need mr P, but thanks.  :)
> Monica
>
> > From: Bob and Judy Holmes <jbholmes@nwlink.com>
> > Reply-To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member 
> > chat<gsas-member@thekrib.com>
> > To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat <gsas-member@thekrib.com>
> > Subject: RE: [GSAS-Member] "Mr. P" needs a new home
> > Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 14:59:54 -0700
> >
> > Hi Monica. I got my altums from Liems a few years ago. He gets them in 
> > from time to time.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> > At 10:44 PM 7/27/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> > > I forwarded this to my friend (Lori) who might be interested.  She has 
> > > several good sized tanks.  I had to laugh at your email though.  I have 
> > > a 14" pleco (Jeb), who sounds just like Mr. P.  Where did you get your 
> > > altums?  I have been researching them for quite some time, and am hoping 
> > > to get some this year.  I have been talking with an exporter/importer in 
> > > Thailand but am not so sure I want to have them shipped from that far, 
> > > even though they can overnight it.
> > > Monica
> > >
> > > > From: Bob and Judy Holmes <jbholmes@nwlink.com>
> > > > Reply-To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member 
> > > > chat<gsas-member@thekrib.com>
> > > > To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
> > > > Subject: [GSAS-Member] "Mr. P" needs a new home
> > > > Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:12:45 -0700
> > > >
> > > > "Mr. P" is a standard issue plecostomus who has grown way too big for 
> > > > his tank (45 gal.) to the point where he, or she, trashes the 
> > > > aquascaping and poops out foot-long turds which lay all over the bottom 
> > > > and festoon the few plants that have managed to stay rooted. This is a 
> > > > living room tank. Not good.
> > > >
> > > > "Mr. P" is in very good health, keeps the tank algae-free (eats mostly 
> > > > algae wafers) and seems to have a pleasant personality. Length is just 
> > > > under 12", nose to tip of tail, with a beam of about 2". Tankmates are 
> > > > two large altum angels and some giant danios. Water is very acidic (pH 
> > > > < 6.0) but I'm sure Mr. P would adapt to other water conditions.
> > > >
> > > > Mr. P would be happy in a much bigger tank. Free to good home. Anyone 
> > > > interested? Email or call me at 206-938-1583.
> > > >
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