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

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

Hi Bob, Thanks!!  I would love to see the article if you find it, but please 
don't go through any trouble looking for it.  You are more then welcome to 
come see them since I think we are almost neighbors (I am on 34th and 
Findlay).  I haven't put any fish with them since I am not sure if they have 
diseases, but I guess a few dither fish wouldn't hurt.  Good idea!  Someone 
from another list recommended adding a few corys too.  They are actually not 
as shy as I was expecting, but they do all hang out together and never 
venture far without the whole group.  It has been about 32 hours since they 
have been in my tank, and I am really hoping for the best.  I read if they 
make it past 3 months they will probably be fine.  They have quite an 
appetite.  :)  Thanks!  They are SO beautiful!

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] I finally got Altum angels!
> Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 19:09:17 -0700
>
> Hi Monica, and congratulations!
> Altums are beautiful fish. I have had mine for about four years. They like 
> very low PH and warm temp. - 80 or above. Mine were very shy and easily 
> spooked when they were younger, and I found that putting a few "dither 
> fish" in their tank was helpful in getting them to relax and eat.
> I have a TFH article on altums stashed away someplace. If you like, I can 
> try to find it and make you a copy.
>
> Bob
>
> At 03:09 AM 9/24/2005 +0000, you 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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