Coral Beauties VS. Flame Angels

[ilove2ride]

Do you suggest a coral beauty or a flame angel for my 8 month old, 29 gallon tank, with a powerhead, pretty good filter and protein skimmer. (inhabitants: royal grammar, clownfish and starfish.)
-Thanks

 

[mlm]

They need lots of liverock to graze on the "stuff" that grows on them. I have only had a coral beauty for a little while and it was removed because it was eating my reef. Others have them without any problems. I have heard that the flame angel is a hardier fish.

 

[bang guy]

I would not expect you to be successful with any Angel in a 29. Sorry
Guy

 

[carrie1429]

IMO you can have an angel just fine in a 29 gal. but they do need lots of LR. I like the flame angel better, I think they are prettier IMO. Both fish are prety hardy and both will get along well with other fish so its really whatever you like better.

 

[ilove2ride]

Thanks a lot for all your opinions!

 

[aceiswild7]

tough call but flames stay smaller so id suggest that.. .. i couldnt decide so i got a 125 and i have both of them

 

[clarkiiboi]

I too agree with a 29 gall being a bit too small for an angel. They love to SWIM freely.

 

[sterling]

I have a flame and he was originally in my 40 gallon and I thought that was a little cramped for him and 3 other fish.
Off the subject, ILove2ride, do you ride horses? Just wondering because I have a couple of TB's.

 

[ilove2ride]

(we) Love to ride Horses!
Anyone know any good inexpensive riding places in the LA area?
(by the way, we are two friends sharing a name)
Thanks

 

[drew_tt]

I noticed its a maroon clown & royal gramma in your tank... has the maroon taken to the bta? I wouldnt put any other fish in, maroons can get to a pretty big size (for a clown) and are aggressive as HELL if they have something to defend (bta)...
grammas can be nasty as well
Drew