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April 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| What kind of Angelfish are these??
Hey guys,
On Saturday I ended up going to a Walmart out of town and their fish dept. wasnt too bad..But I saw these guys and they were beaten up pretty bad...Lots of torn and ripped fins...Anyway I ended up bringing them home...At first I thought maybe their gills were inflamed but I looked at the picture where their description is listed and the pic of the Angel had the same markings..So I'm thinking that it is normal and not a health issue..They have really long fins so I'm thinking that they are veil but not certain..Can't wait untill I get them all healed up and looking good..They are doing absoulutly wonderful and eating like there is no tomorrow..So hopefully all will go well..They are pretty big too...Bigger then a quarter for sure. Any help on this will be appreciated..Thanks guys. 
Last edited by CHoffman; April 15th, 2009 at 11:55 AM.
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April 15th, 2009
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| Koi angels possibly? Golden Marble perhaps.
Last edited by aquarist48; April 15th, 2009 at 11:53 AM.
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April 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| They look like Koi Veils alright. You have enough room? Those guys get big and territorial. | |
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April 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| They are definitly koi, but im not certain wether they are veil-tailed or long-finned, they could be both | |
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April 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| I think those are koi angelfish, i had to sell some of mine as they grew out of the aquarium and were a bit agressive. | |
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April 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by KyWildFish  They look like Koi Veils alright. You have enough room? Those guys get big and territorial. | Room is something I always have.  .lol...I have BIG empty tanks galore. They are 4 of them in a 55 gallon with 3 cories right now. Do you think its' big enough for them to stay in there...If they start pairing off and getting too aggressive I have a other tanks I can seperate them if need be.
Last edited by CHoffman; April 15th, 2009 at 11:57 AM.
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April 15th, 2009
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| They should be fine and with 4 you are quite likely to get a pair , then you may want to move the remaining 2 | |
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April 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| deffinately koi's and blushing koi and they are beautiful ones at that !!!!!!!!!! and i see at least 1 pair ...hard to tell from the pics but I deffinately see a male/female in a few...congrats cesch!!! great looking angels
Last edited by Shawnie; April 15th, 2009 at 12:20 PM.
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April 15th, 2009
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| Look like Koi to me...maybe their gold covering will improve as they age, but I wouldn't count on it. One could be a marble or a koi w/ almost no gold...hard to tell in the pic. Nice fins...
The red gills are common in young koi (and some other varieties) due to nearly transparent scales over their gills. This should diminish or disappear as they age. | |
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April 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Thanks guys...I didn't really want to try Angels again but these guys kinda stole my heart and since they were at Walmart who knows what would have happened to them. I just had to get them..lol...I'm hoping their fins will grow out nicely..I've been doing small water changes every other day and using stress coat + just to keep the water super clean. They are fiesty little things. They bicker quite a bit but I've been keeping a close eye on them..Lots of lip locking going on. I'll try to upload a video so you can see what I mean. It was during breakfast though so they were all starving to death ..lol..Not eating since dinner last night..Poor babies..lol. | |
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April 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| aw yay! you know how i love the koi angels!!!!  | |
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April 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| More pics | |
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April 17th, 2009
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| they're gorgeous! | |
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April 17th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by CHoffman More pics | great job cesch ..I see deffinately m/f combos...hope they are all still doing well!! | |
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April 17th, 2009
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| Yup. All still doing great!!..So glad too...If they didn't make it I was going to kick myself for getting them. But they are little pigs, can't feed them enough and they love having the 55 to themselves...lol..They swim all over the place. I'm glad to hear you see m/f...I would sooo love to have little babies...I bought a group of 12 spong filters off aquabid yesterday so I'm prepared..lol. | |
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April 18th, 2009
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
| Beautiful Angels!  | |
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April 18th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Thanks Dave!!!..
I really love them..I know they are just Walmart specials..but there special to me..lol..I'm just happy they are all doing ok..I can't wait for their fins to grow back and heal up..They are soooo interactive. I just love having them. | |
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April 19th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Lovely angelfish, can't wait for my turn. Btw, what are you feeding them lil' pigs? since they love it so much... | |
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April 19th, 2009
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| I feed them frozen brine shrimp. All of my fish go bonkers for it. I also feed them freeze dried bloodworms or a quality flake If I'm in a hurry. I noticed them eating the algae wafers I put in there for my cories the other day too..lol..I think they'd eat anything. But brine shrimp is their fav. | |
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April 20th, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
| I would have to agree with shawnie they look like blushing veiltail koi to me too. What every they are it is hard to believe they came from wal-mart. They are cute little things. | |
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April 20th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Wow, they ARE gorgeous! | |
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April 20th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by Speedy I would have to agree with shawnie they look like blushing veiltail koi to me too. What every they are it is hard to believe they came from wal-mart. They are cute little things. | They are cute huh??..lol...I hadn't seen any like this before and was kinda shocked that they were in Walmart. I figured it was a sign from the fish gods that I was suppose to take them home. I emptied their tank. They are the most curious little buggers and make me smile every time I go in my fish room.
THey are the kings and queens of that tank for sure. | |
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April 20th, 2009
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Originally Posted by AlyeskaGirl Wow, they ARE gorgeous! | Thanks so much ..They really brighten up when I got them home and gave them some good food. | |
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April 21st, 2009
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
| They do eat anything it seems. I don't have trouble with solicitors at the door anymore..  | |
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May 11th, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
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Originally Posted by CHoffman They are cute huh??..lol...I hadn't seen any like this before and was kinda shocked that they were in Walmart. I figured it was a sign from the fish gods that I was suppose to take them home. I emptied their tank. They are the most curious little buggers and make me smile every time I go in my fish room.
THey are the kings and queens of that tank for sure. | Yeah they are very cute. I'm so glad you rescued them from wal-mart.  | |
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May 11th, 2009
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| Me too...They are now in my 120 gallon..They share it with 3 cories for now..lol..I'm getting ready to stock it some more and I have a bunch of plants being shipped to me..But for now they are living it up in the 120 gallon with 3 loney cories..lol. | |
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May 11th, 2009
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Originally Posted by CHoffman Me too...They are now in my 120 gallon..They share it with 3 cories for now..lol..I'm getting ready to stock it some more and I have a bunch of plants being shipped to me..But for now they are living it up in the 120 gallon with 3 loney cories..lol. |
Would love to see pictures of the 120 when you get it stocked with plants and fish. Oh my mouth is watering. I want a bigger tank so bad.I'm going to have one when I get well enough. I want to sell my other two and get one big one.
See ya | |
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May 17th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
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Originally Posted by CHoffman Me too...They are now in my 120 gallon..They share it with 3 cories for now..lol..I'm getting ready to stock it some more and I have a bunch of plants being shipped to me..But for now they are living it up in the 120 gallon with 3 loney cories..lol. | Very good!! 3 cories! lol!!! wow just three? why didn't you put in more? Are your angels growing bigger in the new 120 gallon tank? Where are you buying your plants from though? | |
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May 17th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| I had the 4 Angels and 3 cories in my 55 gallon. And before that the 3 cories were in a 30 gallon hex..That's why I only have 3..lol..I'll be getting more soon. I bought the plants of www.aquabid.com. I still have 10 java Ferns coming in the mail any day now.
Here is a pic of my 120 | |
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May 17th, 2009
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| They are absolutely stunning! | |
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