The Angel Lovers Thread

[OrionN]

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?

All of these angels can form a pair by adding a smaller one (juveniles) to the resident angel. If the new angel is a juvenile rather than adult, they will form a pair. I have done this with Regals. Dwarf and Pygmy angels are easy, just add small ones. Lamarck angel is really easy, they are clearly dimorphic, but adding two juveniles or females and you will have a pair.

 

[Fábio Cruz]

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.

I was thinking about small / medium sizes like these at the fish store.

 

[85173]

I was thinking about small / medium sizes like these at the fish store.

The emporer would be alright at that size.....until It's not that size. Have a look at @FarmerTy 's build thread. He had one.

As for the flagfin, I don't see size being an issue so much. Just whether you can accept it eating your corals and have a back up plan for it if you can't.

 

[Fábio Cruz]

The emporer would be alright at that size.....until It's not that size. Have a look at @FarmerTy 's build thread. He had one.

As for the flagfin, I don't see size being an issue so much. Just whether you can accept it eating your corals and have a back up plan for it if you can't.

My reef is 90% SPS, if it grows healthy in peace with the other inhabitants it is already great. I declined to put a Naso and Scopas that IS already in quarantine to focus on this trio of medium/large angels. Tangs will only be Hepatus, Purple, YT and powder blue.

 

[Flame2hawk]

I was thinking about small / medium sizes like these at the fish store.

We would be well served if stocking levels and compatibility were based on adult size followed by temperament And sub species.

 

[najer]

My special little ginger fish with freckles, do your research as a lot of the captive bred flames are more orange. ;)

 

[OrionN]

My Male Flame Angel today

My African Flame back Harem today

 

[lemonade]

Rock Beauty transitioning from micro Juvenile, orange to yellow. One of the best looking angels at these stages. About 3 months between videos

 

[OrionN]

African Flameback Male

Female

 

[mfollen]

Growing up

 

[mandarin417]

I am looking for a home for these beauties since I will be moving soon...

 

[OrionN]

Male

Female #1 (larger)

Female #2

Female #1

 

[Qasimja]

Got a male Japanese swallow to go along with my female swallow I hope they don't fight currently in QT

 

[Qasimja]

Got a male Japanese swallow to go along with my female swallow I hope they don't fight currently in QT

Had to sell the angel once QT was finished when he went into the DT my female swallow was fine with him for 2 days on day 3 she kept chasing him all across the tank and kept biting him oh well

 

[Flameback Pair]

African Flameback Male

Female

@OrionN what size tank is this trio in, what are the other inhabitants, and could you post a FTS of this tank? This looks impressive.

 

[OrionN]

It is a 65 gal reef
Here is a thread on this harem of Flame Back Angels. In this thread I have video of this tank.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/m...s-harem-african-flameback-dwarf-angel.766113/

 

[Zionas]

I would love to have an Interruptus someday, but the price tag is making me think otherwise. If I had one it would truly be a femme fatale among fish. Beautiful fish but potentially deadly to my mental health.

If I had a large tank (like 300+ gallons) I would definitely want a Passer. Maculosus, Koran, Blue, also nice.

 

[McPuff]

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

Very nice transition pics... way better than the ones I took of mine during his transition. I'm interested to hear if yours is still behaving well with respect to the soft corals. Mine was fine until about 6 months and then started to pick at the sinularia and leathers. Now I just have a few zoas but otherwise sps only. He doesn't pick at anything now.

 

[AJ192]

Not the greatest photo but here is the first fish going into qt for my new build and my first saltwater fish in general. They are a blackspotted swallowtail angelfish pair.

 

[rossroams]

Cherub angels are little gems, quite active, and seem to be reef safe for all I can tell!