Help Me Choose an Angel

captained

Member
I'd like to add a regular size Angel to my tank, so....who loves which one(s) best?
The Tank is a 65 gal FOWLR/LS with a 20 gal sump.
Current Inhabitants:
1) Foxface Rabbit (plays well with all the others)
2) Greenbird Wrasse (also mellow with mates)
3) Mated Pair of Clarkiis (my Flame Angel is a little territorial with them, but loves the Foxface)
4) Strawberry pseudochromis (she picks at the wrasse some, but he's 8 times the size and doesn't care)
5) 5 catfish who are oblivious to everything
6) Various shrimp (cleaners) starfish and cleanup crew
 

jimi

Active Member
To be honest your tank is to small to add an regular angel especially with your present fish load.
 

ironreef

Member
I agree. the flame maybe teritorial to the new angel. the angel would have better luck if it was large but then your tank is to small . If you want healthy fish and keep them for along time= to full growth. Keep your fish limit low. The greenbird wrasse can get 11" the fox can get 9"+ So imo you are pretty full. But if you insist on one I would say the flame will go after it so watch for that.
 

captained

Member
Thanks...I guess I was being overly optimistic on load. BTW, I won't keep the catfish forever because that get 3-4 FEET to each- don't worry, I have a plan for them when they get too big that doesn't include cajun seasoning :)
I was thinking about a pair of firefish gobies, but I read that the pseudocromis might harass them. Any otther thoughts?
 

big dave

Member
I assume you are speaking about Coral Catfish. They do not get 3-4 feet more like 1-1 1/2 feet. They get territorial with each other as they get older and you will probably need to get rid of all of them but one if you want catfish in there.
 
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