[GSAS-Member] I finally got Altum angels!

["Monica H" <ninita@hotmail.com>]

I am so excited!  I finally got Altum angelfish!  I got the last 6 at my 
favorite fish store in West Seattle.  They have been trying to order some 
for me for about a month but kept getting shipments that were delayed at the 
airport, causing them to die.  They ordered 10 yesterday and I got 6.  They 
are VERY nice looking fish, and I am trying to take great care that most of 
them survive.  The man it King's discus gave me some info long beforehand, 
and told me only about 20% survive.  These have already been through a 3 
month quarantine (and I am quarantining them), so hopefully the survival 
rate will be higher.  Does any one have any tips on keeping them?  I have 
learned that they need a low PH (I have it at 6.4 right now and am trying to 
gradually lower it), higher temps (I have it at 81 and am going to raise it 
to 84 gradually), and lots of privacy.  I have them in a 40g tank by 
themselves with plants.  I have wanted Altums ever since I saw the amazing 
fish at King's discus, so I am very excited.  I took some pics of them if 
anyone wants to see.  Sorry... they aren't the best quality photos.  I am 
keeping the lights off on their tank, and the room lighting very dim so that 
it won't be stressful.

http://www.geocities.com/thegrapelady/Fish/altumblurry.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/thegrapelady/Fish/altums.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/thegrapelady/Fish/altums2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/thegrapelady/Fish/altums3.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/thegrapelady/Fish/altumtank.jpg

Monica


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