Angel fish and disease

[my2rotties]

You are right. I guess I felt I had things right since all my rock is from older well established tanks. All from shut downs that were at least two years old or so... I really did my best to ensure the system was well aged quickly and my bad. I had never kept angels prior to this point and now I know better. Never again. My tank sat cycling for more then two months prior to adding livestock as well... I thought I was going to be okay.

I feel like a complete failure but had to come out and ask about the losses. I knew I would get hard facts but I have to come out and be straight with these things since hiding from the truth does nothing to help me with the hobby. All my fish I had prior to this tank and fish from shut downs are thriving. These two were store bought and did not make it... I thought we were good after more then two months of tank life. Perhaps newly caught fish just cannot be as forgiving and I failed them.

Originally Posted by Leah

I think Angels are not meant to be kept in aquariums so I think the idea is to provide
the best chance for their survival. I know if you J&L's web page and look up angel's
they have rated the care they need. And how they acclimate to aquarium life. They
range from medium to hard it is a good quide. So's you take your chance. But I think
they really mean a well established tank. Aged if you will. They also have special food
requirments. That may or may not be met. If I were looking for a specific type of angel
I would read up first then buy. Oh I think you have got it wrong not the system just
good old aging. Which is time and more time.