Livestock suggestions for a 65

[dmh41532]

I may have similar thread already, I honestly don't remember. But I have a 65 gallon reef, current stock list is:
2 oscellaris clowns
1 orchid dottyback
1 banggai Cardinal

the Mrs. would love to have a kole or bristletooth tang. I see that most vendors list the minimum tank size at 55-70 gallons. Would one really be happy long term? She also likes shape of dwarf angel fish. I've read that some can be really nasty, especially in the confines of a smaller tank.

 

[melypr1985]

If it's at least a 4ft tank I would say it's iffy on the kole tang. Mainly has to do with swimming room for long term. Angels are very hit or miss. There are a few that seem to be fairly reliable though. I'll look and see if I can get a picture and name for you real quick.

 

[melypr1985]

Watanabei Angelfish

 

[melypr1985]

Spotbreast Angelfish

 

[eatbreakfast]

A 65 is just on the edge of being too small for a kole tang.

Dwarf angels are perfect for a 65, though they may nip corals if you plan on keeping them.

Genicanthus angels are too large and active for a 65g.

 

[melypr1985]

A 65 is just on the edge of being too small for a kole tang.

Dwarf angels are perfect for a 65, though they may nip corals if you plan on keeping them.

Genicanthus angels are too large and active for a 65g.

Dang, thanks for catching that :)

 

[dmh41532]

i thought my tank was too small for Genicanthus Angels, since it's only three feet long. I have another slightly smaller tank that I can easly move the corals too, should we decide to keep a dwarf angel. I've read that most can become pretty intolerant of more docile fish once they feel comfortable in the tank, is this true? My Cardinal and dottyback are pretty timid

 

[eatbreakfast]

Dwarf angels vary fish to fish, though usually if they are aggressive it is towards other dwarf angels of fish added after they have become established.

 

[Wills Gills]

If I were you I would get a cherub angel. They don't get very big and would be beautiful in your tank. Sometimes they are shy and sometimes they nip at coral but I love them.