French Angels

bkosinone

New Member
I was hoping that someone who had a French Angel can help me with this. I was told that they are too hard to keep. Does anyone have experience with these angels before I go and purchase one of them. Thanks for any help that you can give to me.
 

nicetry

Active Member
Given the right conditions, they're actually fairly hardy. What kind of set-up is it going into? Tank mates?
 

bkosinone

New Member
Thanks for the reply. 75 gallon for now. Will change to at least a 125 soon. As far as other fish...Marine Beta, Sail fin tang, Naso tang, 3 Firefish, Lemon Peel Angel, Emporer Angel, Blue Hippo Tang, Royal Gramma, Pseudo Cromis. I know that you are not supposed to put other angels together but so far I am having great success with that. So what do you think of the fish mates.
 

ophiura

Active Member
Originally Posted by bkosinone
Seattle I am not sure what your message means.

Based on recent posts, Seattle seems to believe you can put any fish in any tank, while others actually try and give you reasonable constructive criticism on what is best for you and the fish, based on typically significant experience.
IMO, a 125 will not be anywhere near large enough for keeping this fish long term.
If you have the ability to get a much larger tank, then I would wait until you get that system before getting the fish. Each tank move means more stress, and odds of losing the fish.
IMO, your 75 gallon tanks is extremely overstocked and I definitely would not add an angel. It is overstocked for a 125 :( I feel you are at the stocking level of a 250g, right now. The naso and other large tangs alone...This is, BTW, my opinion based on experience.
I am assuming since you asked, you actually wanted opinions and advice, not just a green light.
 

monalisa

Active Member
Originally Posted by ophiura
Based on recent posts, Seattle seems to believe you can put any fish in any tank, while others actually try and give you reasonable constructive criticism on what is best for you and the fish, based on typically significant experience.
Totally agreed.
I've seen French angels in the wild, and frankly, they get HUGE!! I've also had the sad experience of seeing one in a rather sizeable but disproporationate tank (only about 6-7' wide). That poor thing looked absolutely miserable. When I commented to the owner of the store about the fish being where she was...thank goodness, he said that she was headed to a public aquarium the following week...well, ok then.
She was successfully moved the following week.
Lisa :happyfish
 

bkosinone

New Member
I want to thank those of you for your input and experience. I will hold off from buying any more fish right now until I can get a bigger tank. Constructive critism is always welcome.
 
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