The Angel Lovers Thread

[RSnodgrass]

I'd be curious to see how they behave towards coral. I've never had one that didn't nip but when I had a pair they did less damage then the same two as individuals. I believe it was because they "preoccupied" each other.

 

[Wrangy]

How big is your tank and how many do you think you'll be able to get away with.

I have a 150 gal and I want several but who knows how they will get along

I've got a waterbox 170g and at this stage I'm planning about 5 to 7 haha
- Flameback
- Flame
- Colini
- Venastus
- Potters
- Either a multicolour or second potters to pair.

If you want to follow my journal, I document pretty much everything so you can follow along I might be adding a colini and flame in the next week or two depending on if my lfs gets them in for me!

I'd be curious to see how they behave towards coral. I've never had one that didn't nip but when I had a pair they did less damage then the same two as individuals. I believe it was because they "preoccupied" each other.

I also keep butterflies so nipping at corals is just a part of life for me haha I mostly keep sps, zoas, and shrooms in the tank and feed heavily a variety of food which for the most part leaves my corals completely untouched no lps allowed in the tank though haha

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Here's my blueface Pomacanthus xanthometopon

Beautiful photos!!

 

[RSnodgrass]

Just realized today it's beginning to transition!
Eyelids, bridge of nose, pectoral fins, and tail are all showing yellow. It's definitely a gunter... vocalizes constantly.

 

[mfollen]

That first pic is incredible. Amazing angel. Hows it been with the zoas so far?

 

[RSnodgrass]

That first pic is incredible. Amazing angel. Hows it been with the zoas so far?

It's only nipped at zoa I've intentionally damaged with majano wand. Actually any damaged coral or stressed it'll go after sort of like a vultures on a carcass. It does eat off my space invader pectina daily. Pectina doesn't even react anymore.

 

[mfollen]

Interesting. Same with my regal. Healthy coral is left alone. Damaged coral is targeted.

 

[Flame2hawk]

I know it's a little blurry but can you name & count the angels in this pic of my 220 FOWLR??

How are you conspic and scribble getting along? They are both Chartodontoplus and I wanted to now if its possible to keep them together. If I do it I would be introducing the conspic 4/5 inches to a 625g where the 6 inch scribble has been for 7 months.....Thx

 

[RSnodgrass]

Here's a 10day update... decent changes in that time (more yellow and white on the back).

 

[RSnodgrass]

Another 10 day update, really started to see the changes!

 

[southerntnreefer]

Love this thread! Living vicariously through you all! Had to sell the 220 so no more angel tank.

 

[OrionN]

Video of my very new small Flameback Angel, C. acanthrops. I got her to start to eat pellets. I am looking for 2 more to form a harem in my 65 gal tank.

 

[OrionN]

Start of my C. acanthrops, the African Flameback angel harem. They only been together for a few days. I think they will be a harem, given a little time.

 

[Fábio Cruz]

Hi guys, I would like to listen opinions and regarding about the compatibility of several angels in 200G SPS tank. I already have 1 Flame, 1 Lamarck, 1 Bicolor and 1 Flameback. my Red Sea Regal is finalizing the quarantine and going to the Display this week. In addition to Regal, I would like to place 1 Juv Flagfin and finally 1 Juv Emperor. what do you think? Can they live together peacefully? My Flame is slightly aggressive, but nothing too much... Thx!

 

[Fábio Cruz]

Hi guys, I would like to listen opinions and regarding about the compatibility of several angels in 200G SPS tank. I already have 1 Flame, 1 Lamarck, 1 Bicolor and 1 Flameback. my Red Sea Regal is finalizing the quarantine and going to the Display this week. In addition to Regal, I would like to place 1 Juv Flagfin and finally 1 Juv Emperor. what do you think? Can they live together peacefully? My Flame is slightly aggressive, but nothing too much... Thx!

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[Flame2hawk]

Besides the potential of controlling nitrates in a reef as these fish get large as adults especially the emperor, they s/b compatible. The emperor is the wild card. Some of them can be very nasty while others pretty tolerable of other angels. IM humble opinion, I’d leave the emperor out.

 

[GBRsouth]

Hi guys, I would like to listen opinions and regarding about the compatibility of several angels in 200G SPS tank. I already have 1 Flame, 1 Lamarck, 1 Bicolor and 1 Flameback. my Red Sea Regal is finalizing the quarantine and going to the Display this week. In addition to Regal, I would like to place 1 Juv Flagfin and finally 1 Juv Emperor. what do you think? Can they live together peacefully? My Flame is slightly aggressive, but nothing too much... Thx!

I agree with @Flame2hawk about the eventual size of the emporer. I'd add that the flagfin is a reputed corallivore. So if you add it document your experiences with it and corals together.

 

[OrionN]

Hi guys, I would like to listen opinions and regarding about the compatibility of several angels in 200G SPS tank. I already have 1 Flame, 1 Lamarck, 1 Bicolor and 1 Flameback. my Red Sea Regal is finalizing the quarantine and going to the Display this week. In addition to Regal, I would like to place 1 Juv Flagfin and finally 1 Juv Emperor. what do you think? Can they live together peacefully? My Flame is slightly aggressive, but nothing too much... Thx!

I tend to recommend pair of angels when we can get them in pairs. Rather than "1 Flame, 1 Lamarck, 1 Bicolor and 1 Flameback" I would recomned 3 flames or 3 Flameback , and a Pair of Lamarck.
Rather than "...Red Sea Regal .... 1 Juv Flagfin and finally 1 Juv Emperor..." I would recommend a pair of Regal.
Behavior wise, breeding units are so much more interesting rather than the variety of fish IMO. One can only agree that these three species of angels are beautiful and flashy.

 

[Fábio Cruz]

very grateful for the precious contributions! I do nutrient control with NoPox and GFO, my current levels are almost undetectable. I have 1 purple tang, 2 clowns, 1 Chromis, 1 Anthia, 1 Hepatus, in addition to the angels Flame, Lamarck, Bicolor and Flameback. In the quarantines are the Red Sea Regal, 1 Powder blue, 1 Naso Lituratus and 1 Scopas tang. Flagfin's idea is to have a predominantly yellow fish instead of a yellow tang.

 

[Fábio Cruz]

I tend to recommend pair of angels when we can get them in pairs. Rather than "1 Flame, 1 Lamarck, 1 Bicolor and 1 Flameback" I would recomned 3 flames or 3 Flameback , and a Pair of Lamarck.
Rather than "...Red Sea Regal .... 1 Juv Flagfin and finally 1 Juv Emperor..." I would recommend a pair of Regal.
Behavior wise, breeding units are so much more interesting rather than the variety of fish IMO. One can only agree that these three species of angels are beautiful and flashy.

I believe that to be able to form pairs or harem for those angels that do not have sexual dimorphism it is necessary to add all the animals at once, right? a pair of Red Sea Regals would be wonderful, but is it possible to introduce another one after one has already acclimated?