Altum Angel - Great Disappointment!

[itchy]

Originally Posted by wasaabi

Don't worry I welcome constructive comments, in fact you have put it very well; indeed I did not prepare well when I got the AAs. The LFS was eager to get rid of the problem because the proprietor don't have the time to tend to the sick AAs. He sold me the 5 AAs for 40 bucks, in fact I was reluctant to buy it simply I wasn't prepared and has also given up. But what the hack for 40 bucks I decided to buy some time to enjoy the beauty of AAs, and also like to have my pride & ego back

So far the 5 AAs are still holding on and I will carry out your suggest to bring up the water quality, thanks

Those 5 pieces of AA at $40 is worth to take the risk, less than $10 each. I will do it if I were you also.

[^Lee^]

If 2 pcs of them are survive and it is worthwhile, of course I hope all are surviving.

If I were you I probably will buy as well.

[illumnae]

Just a caution to everyone...get a cover for your altum tanks...i woke up this morning to find one of my happily growing altums on the floor....no idea why he jumped also

[Heuer]

Originally Posted by illumnae

Just a caution to everyone...get a cover for your altum tanks...i woke up this morning to find one of my happily growing altums on the floor....no idea why he jumped also

did know AA is capable of jumping!!

[^Lee^]

Originally Posted by illumnae

Just a caution to everyone...get a cover for your altum tanks...i woke up this morning to find one of my happily growing altums on the floor....no idea why he jumped also

Probably chased by some other fishes

[illumnae]

if chased, then chased by his compatriats..only altums and a single oto in the tank

[illumnae]

Originally Posted by ^Lee^

Probably chased by some other fishes

now dilemma...to add more or to be content with the remaining 6

Originally Posted by wasaabi

Don't worry I welcome constructive comments, in fact you have put it very well; indeed I did not prepare well when I got the AAs. The LFS was eager to get rid of the problem because the proprietor don't have the time to tend to the sick AAs. He sold me the 5 AAs for 40 bucks, in fact I was reluctant to buy it simply I wasn't prepared and has also given up. But what the hack for 40 bucks I decided to buy some time to enjoy the beauty of AAs, and also like to have my pride & ego back

So far the 5 AAs are still holding on and I will carry out your suggest to bring up the water quality, thanks

Wasaabi, I'm glad that you welcome my suggestions. Well for 40 bucks... why shouldn't you? So what is the status now? Do share the updates.

[^Lee^]

Originally Posted by illumnae

now dilemma...to add more or to be content with the remaining 6

IMHO...if I were you I better stay with the remaining 6.

An additional pc probably have to go though certain risk and worse case may get involved your remaining 6 pcs.

If you really wanted to add more then qurantine them certain period.

[elimmel]

sad for your loss (happened to my adult discus before... found dried behind the cabinet).

1st thing to check is water condition.
followed by equipment check for any stray current.

or it could just be it got spooked by something.. maybe someone suddenly walked past the tank in the morning while the altum still dazy? it's probably an isolated incident but do monitor the behaviour of the rest.
and no, best not to add to the 6.