Dwarf angel in a 20 gal??

nick76

Active Member
No, I would not recomend.
Your probably looking at only 2 to 3 fish that stay a small size.
Percula Clowns
Royal Gramma
Citron Goby
Just a few examples.
 

sietedos

Member
I don't think the dimensions of the aquarium would hurt the angel but keeping a 20 stable is fairly difficult and angels need great water quality. So if you can keep the aquarium stable, I say go for it. JMO
 

myreef05

Member
They are still very active little guys. I would suggest nothing less than a 55,75,90 since they are all 4 ft and lots of mature live rock.
 

jacrmill

Member
they say you can keep them in a 30, which I have done with success. doesnt a 20L have the same dimensions? That said I still wouldnt do it.
Think about it this way, you have a dwarf angel in your 20 gallon tank, you have room for maybe 1 other small fish. So lets say you let your tank cycle and add 1 goby. Then you are going to add an angel to a system that has cycled and has only 1 fish? kinda dangerous....
Only way to go would be to add a couple smaller fish, then remove 1 when you add your angel. I wouldnt want to have to do that. As was posted above I would recommend other awesome fish like a royal gramma, 6 line wrasse or other things like that.
Also a 20 gallon is pretty unstable when dealing with a sensitive fish like an angel. I can see the argument for it since the swimming area is the same, but I do not think it is a good idea at all.
 

squirreloso

Member
i would say no too
i had my coral beauty in a 55g and she was speedy gonzales!
they are fast and active, i wouldnt keep them in anything less than a 4 ft tank
 

sepulatian

Moderator
I would not keep a dwarf angel in a 20. There are some small fish that you can successfuly keep in a 20. Please take a look at the nano forum.
 

lesleybird

Active Member
Originally Posted by scrapman
Can I keep a Coral Beauty or a Flame Angel in a 20 gal??
Pls guide me/suggest alternatives...
Thanks
Would not be happy in there.
 
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