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Old 10-10-2014, 10:57 AM   #1
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Hi,

Need a quick advice..

Thinking of getting this season altum

Can I mix them w my current lot of 3-5" discus?

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Old 10-10-2014, 12:03 PM   #2
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quick advice:

get a separate tank to QT the baby altums. They need to have a PH around 4 for some weeks until you gradually raise the PH to the level of your discus tank
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Old 10-10-2014, 12:20 PM   #3
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quick advice:

get a separate tank to QT the baby altums. They need to have a PH around 4 for some weeks until you gradually raise the PH to the level of your discus tank
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From my experience comming juvie Altums and discus, the main problem is pH difference. I had to separate them into 2 tanks. Slowly make the two tanks similar in pH, etc, before adding them together in one tank. Realized that it is easier to get Altums to adapt to higher pH than discus to lower pH. Took some time. Now they are both in one tank with pH6.8-7.2, kh=4, gh=9
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Old 10-10-2014, 12:26 PM   #4
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Altums are wild caught. You will really need to quarantine them before mixing with discus.
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Old 10-10-2014, 02:04 PM   #5
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need to QT the new juv altum.. after 2 month then can mix.. do read up or goggle on how to QT altum.. if not by end of the day, you might have zero altum available.
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Old 10-10-2014, 08:33 PM   #6
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Roger all bros... Good pointers..

I had a very easy time introducing new altum to my aro tank last time, I had it partitioned, it thrive.. Now I know the reason, I had a 4ft wood log, did water change 2wk once, hence ph was low..

Think will skip the altum this time round.. Ph shld be high..
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Old 16-10-2014, 11:05 PM   #7
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just saw some for sale but i not sure can put straight in my tank. my tank currently is ph5 and the shop say their water is ph6
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Old 16-10-2014, 11:53 PM   #8
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Not a altum expert , but will like to share what i have read or learn from season altum keepers .

Many have paid their school fees without reading up how to QT their new altums .

Do read up more and only when you think you are confident and have proper QT tank and time then try .

( PS , it is not only about the PH which most think it's easy . )

There are many methods by different ppl , eg , What Medication to use when u spot columnaris , How to lower the ph , Slow drip or dump the new altum to QT tank . How hardworking you are to syphon out the daily shit , when to mix or transfer to your main tank with new tankmates etc etc .

For those no confident or no time read up but kena poison , best buy those altums from hobbyist that are already QT and can thrive well around PH 6 to 7ish with direct WC .
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Old 17-10-2014, 03:36 AM   #9
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Not a altum expert , but will like to share what i have read or learn from season altum keepers .

Many have paid their school fees without reading up how to QT their new altums .

Do read up more and only when you think you are confident and have proper QT tank and time then try .

( PS , it is not only about the PH which most think it's easy . )

There are many methods by different ppl , eg , What Medication to use when u spot columnaris , How to lower the ph , Slow drip or dump the new altum to QT tank . How hardworking you are to syphon out the daily shit , when to mix or transfer to your main tank with new tankmates etc etc .

For those no confident or no time read up but kena poison , best buy those altums from hobbyist that are already QT and can thrive well around PH 6 to 7ish with direct WC .
Ya that why i dont dare to buy it as any life is precious.

You mean there are people in singapore selling their own AA?
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Old 17-10-2014, 09:38 PM   #10
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may I know which shop is sell altum with water condition ph6. what is the price?
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