Had these guys for just barely over three months now, so decided it was time to start showing pictures of them. 
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These were taking within the last week, they have colored up quite a bit since I first got them. Unfortunately, they have also gotten the dreaded HITH that is so prominent with this species. 
At least they are doing well and eating great! 
At least they are doing well and eating great! 
Collection Data for the Rio Atabapo: pH 5.0, GH < 1dH, KH < 1dH, Temp 30-34C ...
Like other fish that are strickly blackwater (altum angels, heckel discus), it may just be a matter of matching the wild parameters. Stickly blackwater fish tend to be more HITH susceptible than fish found in both blackwater and white/clear water (S. daemon, A. heckelii).
Like other fish that are strickly blackwater (altum angels, heckel discus), it may just be a matter of matching the wild parameters. Stickly blackwater fish tend to be more HITH susceptible than fish found in both blackwater and white/clear water (S. daemon, A. heckelii).
Geez, thats gonna be a bit of a challenge to meet. I guess I better start working on the pH drop and hardness drop. Gradual is the key right? This will be a task considering they are in the 300gal.
RO water: Check
500 Almond leaves: Working on it
Peat: Check
Live Foods: Check
We'll see if we can get these babies colored up!!! I'm thinkin this summer I'm going to set up a pond outside and see if RO, low hardness, and sunlight will help out their coloration. I have a hunch it will.
RO water: Check
500 Almond leaves: Working on it
Peat: Check
Live Foods: Check
We'll see if we can get these babies colored up!!! I'm thinkin this summer I'm going to set up a pond outside and see if RO, low hardness, and sunlight will help out their coloration. I have a hunch it will.