bicolor angel tank size?

[zoie2]

My husband wants a "really cool" fish for our 12 gal. tank. I was looking on this site for "Really cool" fish and was wondering if the bicolor angel (2-3") can go in a 12 gal. I have no other fish. It says it is peaceful and reef safe, but not sure about tank size.
anyone know? :cheer:

 

[nicetry]

The size mentioned is the approximate size of the fish you would receive. Bicolors are one of the larger centropyges and can hit over 5 inches. They need a much larger system.

 

[peter1215]

they're also known for not lasting too long in home aquariums. I gave up on them after i lost two. all my other fish Ive have for a while and are doing great. Not sure what happend to the bicolor.

 

[chipmaker]

Look for a Cherub or pygmy angel. Same colors just in different places, and it stays a lot smaller.

 

[zoie2]

o.k. sounds good, I'll look at those. I thought the size they showed was the size they get. BIG difference!!
Thanks

 

[joebob7]

i like coral beauties

 

[joncat24]

i have a pygmy in my 20 gal...very colorful and active...

 

[rbrockm1]

pygmy's r nice. most dwarf angels need a 30 gallon or larger