Majestic Angels in Reefs

mfollen · Apr 10, 2020

Hey reefers,
Can you share your experience keeping Majestic angelfish w/ coral? I’m considering adding one.

seems like they’re safe with SPS, but more risky w/ zoas and LPS.

thanks all.

Highgrade · Apr 10, 2020

I have a transitioning Bali Aquarich Captive bred Majestic. Had it since it was a tiny juvenile. Out of all of the Angels I have it picks the most of any corals. It will eat LPS/Softies all day and picks constantly at Acro polyps. Beautiful fish but cannot be trusted.

mfollen · Apr 11, 2020

Thank you for sharing. I was actually thinking about doing the same thing w/ a captive bred little one to start.
I think I can stomach the fish sampling softies, but not euphyllia.

I'll likely opt for a safer angel, thanks a bunch!

Vette67 · Apr 11, 2020

I had a majestic angel in my reef for years. Bought it as a juvenile. It was a model reef citizen for about 5 years. Never touched anything. Then it suddenly got a taste for LPS. Killed my elegance coral. So it had to go. I would say that if you are willing to re-home it, you can probably keep one in your reef for several years before it will turn. They seem to be one of the most likely angels to be reef safe as juveniles, but of course every fish is different and results and stories vary.