Total noob Altum question

I've talked to a few people growing out F1s and they seem to be much hardier. I've seen a wide range of water params for F1, from typical Altum water, to pH in the 7s and above. They seem to be much more adaptable. The one knock on F1s is that they don't always look like wilds - stripes can be off & body shape too. I think Tony Tan is probably the best know breeder currently - quarter size fish run $100...I'm waiting to see more adult F1 fish & get more info before I pull the trigger.

I havent owned any but did a bunch of hw on them and discus and both seem to he hardier if cb. As decoy mentioned tony tan has the only cb altums ive seen that look like altums and not big p. Saclare(spelling?)

Post pics & updates. Really interested in seeing how they turn out!