Angle in a 30 galloin tank?

[quis]

Is there any kind of dwarf angle I can keep in a 30 gal with coral?

 

[saltnewbee]

seen a coral beauty in the store. they say he doesn't get to big and has nice colors.

 

[alyssia]

I think dwarf angels should be in at least a 50. I have a small pygmy in my 55 and I wouldn't put him in a 30.

 

[quis]

I was thinking about getting a coral beauty, but wasn't sure if I have the right size tank for one. Are they reef safe?

 

[quis]

Alyssia are you saying that no dwarf angle should be in a 30 gal tank?

 

[alyssia]

I was told on here once that they should be in at least a 50, but that it just an opinion.

 

[surfinusa]

a flame angel or a coral beauty like you said would be fine

 

[quis]

Are the flame angel or coral beauty reef safe?

 

[nicetry]

None of the dwarf angels are considered reef safe, although many hobbyists keep them succesfully in reef tanks. It largely depends on the fish.
A 30 is on the small side for most of the centropyges. They'll use every bit of space available to them. A couple exceptions are the cherub angel and the African flameback. Smaller than the other members of the family, they could do well in a tank that size.

 

[ryand5]

pigmy angles can i think if i read right on the sight

 

[boalgf]

My coral beauty is very passive and has done very well in my reef tank. A 30 gallon would work fine, assuming you have proper tank mates (nothing aggressive and no overstocking).