Considering either a Majestic or an Emperor Angelfish

[mr_vette2004]

Considering getting either a 3" Majestic or a 3" Emperor for my fish only tank. My tank is only 125 gallon with about 135 lbs of live rock and about a 2 inch sand bed. Tank has been set up for about 5-6 years. Currently I have 2 Caribbean Twin Spot Orange Damsels, a Lunar Wrasse (3-3.5"), and an Orange Shoulder Wrasse (4-4.5"). I am selling off the Orange Shoulder and the two Damsels and will keep the Lunar. I plan to add either a Doctor Surgeonfish or a Chocolate Tang. For now, I only plan on keeping the 3 fish in the tank This winter will purchase a 200-220 gallon tank that I will set up, stock, and let run for a year or so after it has cycled before I transfer the angel to it. I do understand that the Emperor will grow to be a larger angel even though from what I have read, both of the angels that I am considering are both on the slower side of their growth speed. Any advise, or thoughts, would be greatly appreciated.

 

[trigger40]

i have an emporator angel and probaly one of the best fish you can rase to an adult. the emporator angel will graze on your rock all day so you will need a lot of live rock and with a 220 you can probaly do both.

 

[geridoc]

An emperor should do fine in the 220. I had mine in a 110 for 14 years before I upgraded to a 220. One of the best fish I ever had.

 

[alex2089]

have you considered a regal angelfish?they are jaw-dropping. they don't get bigger than 10 in compared to an emperor who gets 14in, therefore, you can have more fish