Re: [GSAS-Member] I finally got Altum angels!

[John Ruhland <john@drruhland.com>]

Monica,
I usually add some B-complex vitamins when I think fish have been or 
are particularly stressed.
John




On Sep 23, 2005, at 8:09 PM, Monica H wrote:

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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