Eilbli angelfish

[Garyf7257]

hi. I currently have an eilbli angelfish in 55g tank by itself. I'm looking to get another fish. Any suggestions as to what would be a good tank mate for him. He seems to be pretty aggressive so I'm curious as to what will be a good tankmate. I would love another dwarf angel but I know you should keep 2 together. Any suggestions? Do they get along with tangs? Puffers?

 

[ndrwater]

Tangs would be fine for the time being, although most will outgrow your tank in relatively short order. Sharp nose puffers (Tobys) would work well too unless you have a Reef, at which point depending on the species of Toby might be problematic.
Hawkfish might be a good idea as well. Active, lots of personality.

 

[eatbreakfast]

In a 55g I would recommend against a tang or another angel.

As mentioned above, a Canthigaster species of puffer or hawkfish would work.

Other options include a starry or orangespot blenny, melanurus or yellow coris wrasse, watchman goby/pistol shrimp.

 

[ca1ore]

I have found the eibli to not fare well in conflicts with other dwarf angels.