Angels

[simms]

I am still new to this game. I have had my 65 gallon up and running for about 2 months now. I have added a Porcupine Puffer, O. Clown, Foxface Lo, and 2 damsels. Everyone is playing fine.
My question- I want to add an angel. Does anyone have a recomendation for a relatively inexpensive (under 50) hardy Angel that has some personality. I was thinking Flame or Coral Beauty but Do Coral beautys actually need coral? My tank is fish only.

 

[mbrands]

Those should be fine, but the flame angel is supposed to be a little aggressive. Have you looked at a bi-color?
Also, you realize that eventually you will have to find your porcupine a new home or get a larger tank, right? They can get up to 18".

 

[joker_ca]

IMO flames, rustys, and eiblis are the easiest to care for, a coral beauty tend to be more shy than the others
but remember to give them good water quality and a varied diet

 

[simms]

Thanks for your replies!
Mbrands- i hadn't heard they can grow to be that big. I was told that PP's can only grow to 10 max and that was highly uncommon. I guess i have more research to do.
I have looked at the Bicolor. I think I am going to go with the Flame.
Any experience with hawkfish? Anyone have any experience with them vs and angel?
again- i am a rookie so if that question is silly, i apoligize.

 

[nicetry]

A two month old tank is awfully young to add any angel, IMO. Most fare better with an aged (5-6 mos) system and a good amount of LR, from which they graze. If there is no LR, I personally wouldn't consider one.
The info on the porc is correct. They grow quite large. Of the centropyges I've kept, The coral beauty and eibli have been the sturdiest.
Bicolors have a poor survivability record compared to many.
Hawks have a lot of personality and would fare well in your system.