Flame angel in mixed reef?

[Kmsutows]

I have always loved them and willingly took the chance. My flame angel is a real beauty, but does occasionally nip at my Acans causing them to retract for a few minutes and then come back out. I can't see that it does any real damage. Have not seen it nip at my SPS...yet. I feed my fish really well, and the flame angel gets plenty to eat. They just like to nip at my rocks and Acans..so far ;-).

I feed very heavy at least 3-5 times a day. I would see them go after my sps within barely a minute of feeding

 

[Kmsutows]

The good things about flame angels are:
1) They are common and cheap so if you get a coral killer you can trade it at any LFS that you have a good rep with
2) They love to eat so they are straight forward to catch in a fish trap

Took my weeks to get one in my trap and the other escaped and never fell for it again.

Not worth risking $1000s in sps.

 

[Jesterrace]

The good things about flame angels are:
1) They are common and cheap so if you get a coral killer you can trade it at any LFS that you have a good rep with
2) They love to eat so they are straight forward to catch in a fish trap

I wouldn't say cheap. At $50-$60 there certainly are cheaper Dwarf Angels out there (ie Coral Beauty).

 

[Mozby]

Between coral beauty and flame angel, is either one more likely to nip or is the risk about equal?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yes or no? I was always under the impression that pigmy angels would pick it SPS… But I seem to see the flame angel and so many SPS tanks I am curious ? Lol

I have three tanks with a flame in each and No issues at all and that amazing red coloration !!

 

[vetteguy53081]

$39.99 - $45.99 here by me all the time.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Last one, I acquired from a private party at $20

 

[Merv49]

I have a fl

Yes or no? I was always under the impression that pigmy angels would pick it SPS… But I seem to see the flame angel and so many SPS tanks I am curious ? Lol

ame and coral beauty in my 200 and neither has ever bothered anything in the two years Iona’s them

 

[mitch91175]

Noooo! Too risky unless you are willing to take apart your scape to catch it! I never had any issue until recently I added a trio... one disappeared and the other 2 ANNIHILATED my reef! Primarily my sps. Many $1000s worth in high end colonies killed in a matter of weeks. NOT WORTH IT. They're one of my favorite looking fish by far but never again!

What and how much did you feed daily? I ask because usually most with high-end SPS tanks tend to starve their fish.

 

[Kmsutows]

What and how much did you feed daily? I ask because usually most with high-end SPS tanks tend to starve their fish.

I feed at minimum 3-5 times a day but usually more. They were very well fed fish