Lemonpeel Angel issues

[RandyL]

I’m having trouble keeping a Lemonpeel Angel alive for more than a month or two. In the last year I’ve lost two that were happily acclimated and eating. I’m stumped as to what is causing them to die.

This is a 90 gallon tank with 3 other fish: 2 yellow tail blue damsels and a Tomini tang. I never saw aggressive behaviors between these fish and the Angel.

Both Angels that I tried (one after the other with a gap of a few months in between) started out eating fine and being very active in the tank. The first one lived for 5+ months while the second lived for only 1 month. Tank parameters were tested and I don’t see anything out of whack there:
Temp: between 78 and 80 degrees F
Specific gravity: 1.025
PH: 8.1
NH 3/4: undetectable
NO2: undetectable
NO3: undetectable
Alk: 9 dkh
CA: 380 ppm
PO4: 0
They have been consistent like this over the course of a year or more. All other fish are fine and show no signs of stress. They’ve been in the tank for over 2 years.

I feed a variety of mostly frozen foods including Emerald Entree (omnivore formula), mysis shrimp, blood worms, plankton, brine shrimp and the occasional clam from the deli counter. The latter is usually a hit with all of the fish.

Perhaps I’m feeding too sparingly because I only feed once a day? Could it be the Angel needs more frequent feedings than the other fish.

Appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[00W]

I’m having trouble keeping a Lemonpeel Angel alive for more than a month or two. In the last year I’ve lost two that were happily acclimated and eating. I’m stumped as to what is causing them to die.

This is a 90 gallon tank with 3 other fish: 2 yellow tail blue damsels and a Tomini tang. I never saw aggressive behaviors between these fish and the Angel.

Both Angels that I tried (one after the other with a gap of a few months in between) started out eating fine and being very active in the tank. The first one lived for 5+ months while the second lived for only 1 month. Tank parameters were tested and I don’t see anything out of whack there:
Temp: between 78 and 80 degrees F
Specific gravity: 1.025
PH: 8.1
NH 3/4: undetectable
NO2: undetectable
NO3: undetectable
Alk: 9 dkh
CA: 380 ppm
PO4: 0
They have been consistent like this over the course of a year or more. All other fish are fine and show no signs of stress. They’ve been in the tank for over 2 years.

I feed a variety of mostly frozen foods including Emerald Entree (omnivore formula), mysis shrimp, blood worms, plankton, brine shrimp and the occasional clam from the deli counter. The latter is usually a hit with all of the fish.

Perhaps I’m feeding too sparingly because I only feed once a day? Could it be the Angel needs more frequent feedings than the other fish.

Appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.

Thanks.

Lemon peels can be a bit fussy.
How were their behaviors?
I've had two, both somewhat nerotic.
I named them both spaz.
Mine were years ago and years apart but behaved the same.
Have to feed lots and lots of greens.
They eat all day.
They need lots of hiding places.
Both of the one's I had drove me absolutely crazy and I'd never get another but they are beautiful.
If you want to get another, I'd suggest more greens. Looks like you've got 0 across the board testing for nutrients???
I'd feed more, get some algae going and give her/him some great hiding spots.
Feed more.
Hope that helps.
Joel

 

[VexedTomb792]

I’m having trouble keeping a Lemonpeel Angel alive for more than a month or two. In the last year I’ve lost two that were happily acclimated and eating. I’m stumped as to what is causing them to die.

This is a 90 gallon tank with 3 other fish: 2 yellow tail blue damsels and a Tomini tang. I never saw aggressive behaviors between these fish and the Angel.

Both Angels that I tried (one after the other with a gap of a few months in between) started out eating fine and being very active in the tank. The first one lived for 5+ months while the second lived for only 1 month. Tank parameters were tested and I don’t see anything out of whack there:
Temp: between 78 and 80 degrees F
Specific gravity: 1.025
PH: 8.1
NH 3/4: undetectable
NO2: undetectable
NO3: undetectable
Alk: 9 dkh
CA: 380 ppm
PO4: 0
They have been consistent like this over the course of a year or more. All other fish are fine and show no signs of stress. They’ve been in the tank for over 2 years.

I feed a variety of mostly frozen foods including Emerald Entree (omnivore formula), mysis shrimp, blood worms, plankton, brine shrimp and the occasional clam from the deli counter. The latter is usually a hit with all of the fish.

Perhaps I’m feeding too sparingly because I only feed once a day? Could it be the Angel needs more frequent feedings than the other fish.

Appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.

Thanks.

My angel has only ever eaten once a day because that’s all i do, I use omnivore marine mix frozen. He picks at the rockwork and back glass and occasionally (and I do mean occasionally) I put nori on a clip but the clowns shred it and I don’t know if the angel ever gets a look in

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Where did you get them from? Could they have been collected by cyanide?

I had a lemon peel for several years with no issue. He went through an extensive quarantine beforehand. He was shy and skiddish but held his own amongst many larger fish.

Biota has captive bred ones now. Perhaps consider buying from them and saving a small slice of the ocean.