Fernando!

[Bev N]

This is my Fernando aka Uaru Fernandezyepzi. I got a few of these in last year and he is the only one that survived. I have never seen them before except in books. They have a ton of personality and while easy to take care of after they are acclimated they are a very sensitive fish. They get their feeling hurt rather easily. It has taken a year for him to relax and feel at home.


They are not the best pictures. I need to work on those.

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

He looks great Bev!

[deadhead]

A real hard fish to acclimate that is for sure! I lost all the ones i got a couple of years ago....they are so touchy!!!!
Great fish and great job! Have fun with him or her lol!!!!

[Bev N]

Your the first person I've ever heard say they had these. And yes...I thought altums were tough. These guys make altums look like guppys.

I went thru the wringer with these guys and it was heartbreaking to watch them break down. While I think they suffer from the same fate as the altums as far as either viral or immune deficiency these have the added problem of being so shy. It took a very long time before someone could walk into the fish room and he would not go hide in a corner. You could almost see him shaking. Now he is okay with visitors. He is also now very happy with his new discus neighbors. He was very lonely and I will be keeping him a new tank mate as soon as I'm totally sure they are fully acclimated and healthy.

[deadhead]

Yes bev they are shy and they just break down. They are so sensitive to water conditions.
They pit so easily. I was at the late john o'malley house with jeff rapps when we picked up his fish. He had some that looked like swiss cheese! John was a very accomplished aquarist so i knew if john had trouble with them they were tough.
Jeff had some tank rasied ones that were small 3-4 inches but they were like rocks!
If i had patience i would have gotten some of them...but i like my fish big!
Next time someone gets in adults if i can afford them (lol) i will give them a try!

[Bev N]

I knew Jeff had them and I did contact him but never did get a reply.

Now that I have an account with the same place these came thru I'll be able to keep an eye out for them. From what I remember they were not nearly as pricey as the ones Jeff had or the other ones coming out of Germany...actually probably good size for about half the price. If I see them on the list I'll be sure to let you know and I'll definately get them again.

[deadhead]

Sounds good to me! Thanks bev

[deadhead]

Bev,
I just picked up some from George at Shark Aquarium. What water conditions,Temp, diet do u use?
Thanks!
Kevin