Manacapuru Angels try out

[abel88]

Hi Guys,

Sharing my latest catch.... A group of WC Manacapuru angel fish aka Red Back Angel

Just wondering do they take a long time to get stable in tank? and they to are real shy when lights are on.. what should i do?

 

[Leroyw]

Try to get à more dimmed lighting or get ledlighting with à dimmer That starts up as à sunrise.
You can Also if possible remove 1 or more lamps and build it up.
I dont know if you work with à timeswitch but fish get used to THE same time every day.
They look nice


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[Aquanero]

I love the Manacapuru sclare. They will take a couple of weeks to settle in and once they are comfortable and their fins start healing up and growing they will be stunning. They do fine in a Ph of about 6.8 but you can accalmate to a higher Ph. They also like a more subdued lighting and they will show better. Some drift wood in the tank is a good idea and helps buffer the Ph. I have a group of WC Peruvians, Leopoldi and Rio Inridia Altums I feed NLS Thera +A they also will do well using freeze dried blood and black worms as a supplement if you like. Your fish look very good, good luck with them and post some pics in a few weeks so we can their progress.

 

[abel88]

They are now feeding on frozen blood worm.. And getting more stable each day... Hopefully they will accept pellets soon!! Finger crossed!

 

[Aquanero]

If you want them to eat pellets feed it exclusivly stop all other food I use NLS Thera A+ (1mm for fish that size) always works for me the extra garlic helps them accept it quicker. GL