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    Default Pat's Altums - Take 2

    I have been considering raising another batch of altums this summer but was on the fence until I saw pictures of the small altums John (snookn21) is currently selling so now I have a group of small altums (dime sized) arriving tomorrow.

    I am following the same practice I did with the group from last year. BB 40 breeder with mostly RO with a splash of tap (TDS of about 30) with IALs and rooibos tea staining the water. Daily 30% WC with tank wipedowns and one 50 during the week (as recommended by Paul (pcsb23). I am starting them out on BBS and live white worms and will introduce Al's FDBWs later in the week. Video tomorrow if they settle nicely.
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    Best of luck pat!!!! Im sure they will be gorgeous as all your inhabitants are!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillydubs View Post
    Best of luck pat!!!! Im sure they will be gorgeous as all your inhabitants are!!
    I hope so Phil just need to get them thru the first month or so.
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    You're a glutton for punishment. I won't lie -- I considered a batch this year, but I have enough to keep me busy right now. Here's hoping this batch grows out well for you.

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    Good luck with them Pat!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan View Post
    You're a glutton for punishment. I won't lie -- I considered a batch this year, but I have enough to keep me busy right now. Here's hoping this batch grows out well for you.
    I couldn't help it Ryan when I saw them here on Simply and John mentioned how nice they came in. Figured they would keep me busy until the wilds started breeding.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ardan View Post
    Good luck with them Pat!

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    Thanks Ardan
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    Looking forward to your video Pat.

    Whats the PH you are keeping them ?

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    Just under 7.0 Fred. It's the best I can do with my water. My mix is mostly RO with just a little tap.
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    im sure they will grow out nicely for you pat. looking forward to the videos. I always think tiny angels are so cute when they have their big fat bellies from bbs and worms.
    ~JACKLYN~

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    Thanks Pat...I'm just curious...I'm Altum ignorant 😊

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmf3460 View Post
    im sure they will grow out nicely for you pat. looking forward to the videos. I always think tiny angels are so cute when they have their big fat bellies from bbs and worms.
    Thanks Jacklyn

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    Thanks Pat...I'm just curious...I'm Altum ignorant ��
    I am too Fred

    Quick cell phone shot (no flash). They arrived in excellent shape.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Hand Pat View Post
    Thanks Jacklyn



    I am too Fred

    Quick cell phone shot (no flash). They arrived in excellent shape.

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    Looking good Pat i just just got a group off John as well got them about a week or so all are doing good eating almost anything i put in the tank. Good luck with yours
    -Christian

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    Quote Originally Posted by NYC Discus View Post
    Looking good Pat i just just got a group off John as well got them about a week or so all are doing good eating almost anything i put in the tank. Good luck with yours
    -Christian
    Thanks Christian, best of luck with your group too. I lightly target feed some BBS and they seem to be taking it.
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    Good luck with these Pat! Looking forward to the video and future updates!

    Is that bag I see in the tank on the right holding the tea?

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