six line wrasse
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Are flame angels good fish for reef tanks? I love the colors and would use one for alage control. Are they hardy?
Thanks,
Andy
Thanks,
Andy
flame angels
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iwantmyclowntrigger
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With Flame Angels it is hit or miss. Lately many flames do not last long. I tried 2, both died within 2 weeks. All seemed healthy, were eating, active, all the good stuff. If you do get one, see if you can find out where it was caught from, could give you an idea of how it may do.
As for putting it in a reef, that is just as much a risk. They can be fine for a while then one day decided to have some snacks, if you put one in, do it on the side of caution.
As for putting it in a reef, that is just as much a risk. They can be fine for a while then one day decided to have some snacks, if you put one in, do it on the side of caution.
@knight
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Maintenance difficulty:
This fish is easy to keep.
Maintenance:
It is important that you feed angelfish all kinds of live, frozen, and prepared formula foods. Best to feed small amounts several times a day. A good formula that can be made at home consists of mussels, shrimp, squid, and spinach.
Habitat: Natural goegraphic location:
Scattered accross the western Pacific at depths of 5-25 meters (16-82 ft.).
Natural Foods:
Meaty foods and greenstuff. Grazer.
Social Behaviours:
In the aquarium they are not aggressive, a good community fish.
Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction
Not accomplished in captivity. See Breeding Marine Fish page for a description of how they reproduce in the wild.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish lies between 75 and 79 degrees.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Adults can grow to 10 cm (4 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 30 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special requirements.
Availability:
This fish is readily available and is moderately expensive.
This fish is easy to keep.
Maintenance:
It is important that you feed angelfish all kinds of live, frozen, and prepared formula foods. Best to feed small amounts several times a day. A good formula that can be made at home consists of mussels, shrimp, squid, and spinach.
Habitat: Natural goegraphic location:
Scattered accross the western Pacific at depths of 5-25 meters (16-82 ft.).
Natural Foods:
Meaty foods and greenstuff. Grazer.
Social Behaviours:
In the aquarium they are not aggressive, a good community fish.
Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction
Not accomplished in captivity. See Breeding Marine Fish page for a description of how they reproduce in the wild.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish lies between 75 and 79 degrees.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Adults can grow to 10 cm (4 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 30 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special requirements.
Availability:
This fish is readily available and is moderately expensive.