Majestic-> shrimp/snail safe?

[Leko]

Hi all,
Are majestic angels compatible with banded shrimp and various cleanup snails? I heard they'll go after clams and hard coral but don't know about the clean-up crew.

Thanks

 

[Subsea]

They are generally considered "reef-safe with caution" and many sources advise against keeping them with small, benthic invertebrates like a clean-up crew as they are known to prey on them.

Risk Assessment

• Snails: Majestic Angelfish primarily feed on sponges and tunicates in the wild, but in an aquarium, they may view snails as a food source or attack them for their shells.
• Hermit Crabs: Hermit crabs and small shrimp are considered potential food for angelfish, which are carnivorous by nature. The angelfish's natural diet includes benthic invertebrates, making the crabs a likely target.

Mitigation Strategies
While some hobbyists have had success with keeping angelfish in a reef setting, the risk to your clean-up crew is high and depends heavily on the individual fish's temperament and environmental factors.
To minimize the risk, you can:

• Keep the fish well-fed: Providing multiple, small, daily feedings of a varied diet can help deter the angelfish from foraging for other food in the tank.
• • Provide a varied diet: Ensure the diet includes plenty of marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations containing sponge matter, mysis shrimp, and other meaty foods.
  • Ensure ample live rock: A well-established tank with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding spots may distract the angelfish and provide cover for invertebrates.

 

[Leko]

Thanks for the such a full and comprehensive reply.

Now I know...