Large Angel in 80G FOWLR?

[triton]

Hello Folks,
I was considering getting a larger angel, like a Regal or Annuluris. Would buy as a juvenile.
My LFS said it is kosher, but wanted to get a second oppinion.
Thanks

 

[sfoister]

Your LFS will almost never tell you when something is too big. The juvenile would be okay I would be afraid of it outgrowing an 80g.
They will need a 6ft tank when they are full grown, the larger or better. Maybe it's not the answer you want to hear but there are plenty of dwarf angels that are equally as beautiful that would fit just fine. My favorite is the Coral Beauty or Flame Angel. Do not confuse Flame with Flameback, Flamebacks are more difficult to deal with.

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by sfoister
Your LFS will almost never tell you when something is too big. The juvenile would be okay I would be afraid of it outgrowing an 80g.
They will need a 6ft tank when they are full grown, the larger or better. Maybe it's not the answer you want to hear but there are plenty of dwarf angels that are equally as beautiful that would fit just fine. My favorite is the Coral Beauty or Flame Angel. Do not confuse Flame with Flameback, Flamebacks are more difficult to deal with.
I agree with this poster. All adult angels will get much too large for an 80 gallon aquarium. Your LFS did not give you the exact truth in order to make a sale. I would look into a dwarf species.

 

[triton]

I already have a coral beauty and bi-color angel in the tank.
I was insterested in ordering a larger angel to compliment the mix.
Thanks for the candid feedback, I think I will pass in the best interest of the specimen.

 

[sharkboy13]

u have two dwarf angels? oh boy....

 

[xnikki118x]

Originally Posted by Sharkboy13
u have two dwarf angels? oh boy....
I've heard of that working out for some people. You never know.

 

[sharkboy13]

maybe, but "some ppl" isnt "alot of ppl"

 

[triton]

Originally Posted by Sharkboy13
maybe, but "some ppl" isnt "alot of ppl"
They work out fine. They were put in at the same time, and leave each other alone.

 

[sharkboy13]

well thats good, just keep an eye on em

 

[promisetbg]

I think that whole "don't keep more than one angel together" is a load of hooey. As stated, a large angel needs at least a 6 Ft. tank.

 

[surfinusa]

what about flagfin angels they are smaller species of large angels and i think they need a 75 gallon tank :thinking:

 

[nereef]

what are the dimensions of an 80gal?

 

[psufan43]

i have a flag fin and powder blue in a 90 gallon tank, they have been together for almost 3 years, i have some old pictures on this site somewhere.