The 25 I got from you are all eating pellets like pigs! Thank you Thomas!
Hey Dave, Not many people have healthy Altum to know that they have great personalities. These are definately the coolest fish I've ever kept. I like the behavior when they become mature and fight in particular. They know how to speak to each other with signal, gestures and dance unlike any other fish I've kept.
If you want them to grow fast crank up the heat to 85. Feed heavily and change the water often. Sounds like discus???
I would say they take care like discus but there are a few differences that need to be noted.
Discus are more durable. Altum heads are sensitive:
If Altum bolt and swim into something it could kill them.
Here's how to avoid iimpacts.
Never change the water too low. This is why it is important to have a tall tank.
Always scrub the glass and rearrange your tank
before you bring the water down.
When moving fish, never put them into a hard container like a bucket.
Altum love to have places to hide and feel more comfortable whent they can duck away then they need to.
Avoid rough rocks and decor with sharp edges in your tank,
Anyways, as you know I am always devoted to your (and others) success with these.
Thomas
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