Tip 1 : Buying an Angelfish from a LFS
Whatever you do, think about it long and hard before you buy an angelfish from a LFS. It pays to buy them from a local breeder, but if you have to, here's something to look out for.
Look for an angelfish where they are breathing normally. Compare the gill movement of a fish with other angels in the tank. Although fish with higher metabolic rates respire (breathe) a little faster, all of the fish in a tank will usually move their gills at roughly the same rate. Extremely rapid gill movement indicates stress.
If you are unsure if they look healthy or not, then don't buy them. Wait until you see the signs that they are healthy. If in doubt, buy them from a local breeder.
Look for an angelfish where they are breathing normally. Compare the gill movement of a fish with other angels in the tank. Although fish with higher metabolic rates respire (breathe) a little faster, all of the fish in a tank will usually move their gills at roughly the same rate. Extremely rapid gill movement indicates stress.
If you are unsure if they look healthy or not, then don't buy them. Wait until you see the signs that they are healthy. If in doubt, buy them from a local breeder.
posted by The Man at 3:20 PM
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