carrie1429
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I was thinking about getting one of these two fish. Which one would you prefer? In my tank I have shrimp, snails, crabs, ect.
Coral beauty or Flame angel?
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nm reef
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Both are excellant choices...and both need a well established system. They like to munch on algaes and cruise thru rock work. A stable mature system would be best ... with good LR. I have a coral beauty myself...never had a flame. They are both beautiful fish that do well in aquariums...best of luck with either..... 
carrie1429
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I was thinking of getting the flame angel but which one is hardier?
richard rendos
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Flame. Did you think about a Potter's angel? If not, take a look around on the net and you may agree...the Potter's is also beautiful.
carrie1429
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Are the potter angels hardy? Also will they pick at inverts, mushrooms, or feather dusters?
richard rendos
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I think every angel is unique. Some have flames that pick...mine doesn't. You may get a potters that picks and you may not. No sure thing when it comes to angels.
And yes, angels are very hardy if introduced to an established tank with good water quality.
And yes, angels are very hardy if introduced to an established tank with good water quality.
adivedog
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I've had a flame angel for two weeks now and just put it in my main tank two days ago. Its been a great addition to the tank. I was real skeptical about getting one because of everything I read about them nipping at feather dusters and anemones and taking over the tank, but much to my pleasure the one I have doesn't bother anything or any of the other fish. It's great.
saul t. waters
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I went through this same thing... but decided to go with the flame angel... just ordered it from SWF.com sunday... hope it is what i expect... so my vote goes to the flame angel, but personally i think the coral beauty is much more beautiful, hence the name, but the flame angel is much more eye catching.
carrie1429
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I think I'll go with the flame angel, my LFS has a really pretty one. Thanks everyone for your input
carrie1429
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My tank is only a 26 gallon. I didn't think I could put two angels in there, could I?
carrie1429
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There are no other fish in the tank, I was just planning on getting one of the angels. My tank is a 26 gallon long, (3 ft). Would it be possible to add both if no other fish are in the tank, or should I just stay with one?
maury
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You might. There are some here who would tell you yes, some would say no. I'd be one to lean towards the no, as that might be too little space for them to have their own space, even IF added at teh same time. But you can try it, and if it doesn't work out, take ne bcak to your LFS before it gets too stressed out.
lnarobbins
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alright I know the answer to this one!
I have both in my tank 90g. I got the coral beauty first then I got the flame then the flame died so the LFS gave me another for free!
thats a whole nother story.
try one first see how it does then the choice is yours
enjoy them they are beautiful
just my opinion
Alan
I have both in my tank 90g. I got the coral beauty first then I got the flame then the flame died so the LFS gave me another for free!
thats a whole nother story.
try one first see how it does then the choice is yours
enjoy them they are beautiful
just my opinion
Alan
grayne
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I agree that this is a very tough decision to make. I was debating the same topic about 6 months ago when I was out looking for a dwarf angel. After spending about a month (literally) watching the two different angels at the stores, I sort of developed an attachment to the Coral Beauty...it seems to have more "personality" and acts a little more friendly. This is just my personal observation. Also, the CB may not be as vivid as the flame, but If you look around you can find some that are absolutely beautiful (mine has brilliant yellow/orange sides with neon purple fins). The only reason I mention this is that I have noticed some CB's just don't seem to look as good as others (maybe the location they are caught). Well, that's my opinion - hope it helps.