SCALARE ALTUM - what are these?

[peathenster]

At 6 for $30 dollars for FO scalare, I don't think think that is bad at all (For the States from what I have gathered. The price alone is an indication to me at least that they are not rarer Peruvian altums and so I still think Wild scalare. There are wild pteraphyllum scalare with thinner stripes. One example I can think of is referred to as Pterophyllum scalare "Manacapuru".

Cool - scalare it is (with thinner stripes) And sounds like a good deal...thanks guys!

 

[cockroach]

Pleasure, and post pics when you get them!!

 

[peathenster]

actually, just saw this - I guess it explains everything

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwangelfish&1265075074

 

[cockroach]

Still not a bad price I reckon. Maybe a better buy if you can afford it.

 

[peathenster]

Just to put a wrap on it, John explained that they are natural hybrids because they co-inhabit the same waters. I think I'm going to get some

 

[hillbilly]

I think you should contact John directly if you have any questions about his fish. He's a cool guy, and very knowledgeable about wild fish. His number is (239) 693-2198, or email: snookn21@yahoo.com.

 

[peathenster]

I think you should contact John directly if you have any questions about his fish. He's a cool guy, and very knowledgeable about wild fish. His number is (239) 693-2198, or email: snookn21@yahoo.com.

Thanks. Actually I did....didn't mean any disrespect but I just wanted to know what people thought.... And I already put in an order for 6 large ones and a bunch of plecos....coming in tomorrow morning!

 

[CichlidPharmer]

Honestly they look like the dude bought a bunch of "veiled angelfish" from a pet store and is reselling them for more. I wouldn't buy those because they look very mixed (as stated above)

If you are going to slam a seller, at least know what you are talking about. Those are nowhere close to "veiled angelfish".

They are Scalares with some features of Leopoldis and very far from having a resemblance to Altums, Colombian or Peruvian.

 

[hillbilly]

Thanks. Actually I did....didn't mean any disrespect but I just wanted to know what people thought.... And I already put in an order for 6 large ones and a bunch of plecos....coming in tomorrow morning!

Good luck with them! I like wild angels. I don't care much for domestic ones, but the wilds are beautiful in my book.

 

[peathenster]

Good luck with them! I like wild angels. I don't care much for domestic ones, but the wilds are beautiful in my book.

my thoughts exactly Will post pictures tomorrow...