john harlan
Member
i know yall have probably heard this a hundred times but i was wondering if i could have a small majestic,blueface and asfur angel in a 100 gallon with a purple tang and salfin tang and both tangs are about 1.5 to 2.5 in
mixing angels
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aquaknight
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Some might say your 100gal is a bit small for just the Sailfin, let alone mixing in some angels.
What's the plan? Buy these small and upgrade later? Trade them back in?
What's the plan? Buy these small and upgrade later? Trade them back in?
john harlan
Member
yes i was going to buy them all juvis about 1-2 in and upgrade later how long will i be okay with these fish in my tank
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by john harlan
http:///forum/post/3232463
yes i was going to buy them all juvis about 1-2 in and upgrade later how long will i be okay with these fish in my tank
No real answer; I just think this is a very bad idea. I'd bet the fun will last until the PT decides he doesn't like the sailfin.
http:///forum/post/3232463
yes i was going to buy them all juvis about 1-2 in and upgrade later how long will i be okay with these fish in my tank
No real answer; I just think this is a very bad idea. I'd bet the fun will last until the PT decides he doesn't like the sailfin.
crypt keeper
Active Member
Go with 3 dwarfs. IMO just as colorful and have that attitude. BiColor Flame and pick another one
john harlan
Member
i already have the sailfin and purple for about 6 months so it is not a good idea to mix these fish even if they are all small?
crypt keeper
Active Member
you will have some chasing going but nothing major.
john harlan
Member
i think i am going to try it but if it doesnt work out my lfs said theyll take them back and give me full credit for them
nicetry
Active Member
Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/3232442
Some might say your 100gal is a bit small for just the Sailfin, let alone mixing in some angels.
Originally Posted by kjr_trig
http:///forum/post/3232458
There are some nice angels that would do well in a 100, but none of the Pomacanthus angels (the 3 you listed all being that genus) would do well long term in a 100.
Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3232565
No real answer; I just think this is a very bad idea.
Originally Posted by john harlan
http:///forum/post/3232670
i think i am going to try it but if it doesnt work out my lfs said theyll take them back and give me full credit for them
So three members give you sound advice, but you figure you'll try it anyway? Sounds like you already had your mind made up and were simply looking for someone to tell you it was fine.
It's not a good idea. Even at small sizes, angels exhibit some pretty territorial/aggressive behaviors. This will cause them undue stress if they are chasing each other or competing for food, shelter, etc.. A lot of planned upgrades never happen so why risk it? To properly house all of those fish once they put some size on, you're looking in the 300 gallon range if not larger. It's not a large tank so stock accordingly with fish you can keep for the long haul.
http:///forum/post/3232442
Some might say your 100gal is a bit small for just the Sailfin, let alone mixing in some angels.
Originally Posted by kjr_trig
http:///forum/post/3232458
There are some nice angels that would do well in a 100, but none of the Pomacanthus angels (the 3 you listed all being that genus) would do well long term in a 100.
Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3232565
No real answer; I just think this is a very bad idea.
Originally Posted by john harlan
http:///forum/post/3232670
i think i am going to try it but if it doesnt work out my lfs said theyll take them back and give me full credit for them
So three members give you sound advice, but you figure you'll try it anyway? Sounds like you already had your mind made up and were simply looking for someone to tell you it was fine.
It's not a good idea. Even at small sizes, angels exhibit some pretty territorial/aggressive behaviors. This will cause them undue stress if they are chasing each other or competing for food, shelter, etc.. A lot of planned upgrades never happen so why risk it? To properly house all of those fish once they put some size on, you're looking in the 300 gallon range if not larger. It's not a large tank so stock accordingly with fish you can keep for the long haul.
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by crypt keeper
http:///forum/post/3232579
Go with 3 dwarfs. IMO just as colorful and have that attitude. BiColor Flame and pick another one
I have a 90g and so not so much smaller than a 100g. I have a dwarf lemonpeel angel, and SWF insists that only one angel per tank. No matter what. That fish is so full of gorgeous color, I would love to add another..
http:///forum/post/3232579
Go with 3 dwarfs. IMO just as colorful and have that attitude. BiColor Flame and pick another one
I have a 90g and so not so much smaller than a 100g. I have a dwarf lemonpeel angel, and SWF insists that only one angel per tank. No matter what. That fish is so full of gorgeous color, I would love to add another..
browniebuck
Active Member
Originally Posted by john harlan
http:///forum/post/3232670
i think i am going to try it but if it doesnt work out my lfs said theyll take them back and give me full credit for them
Will the LFS give you full credit if they are mangled or dead from their territorial disputes? I can't believe that any LFS would know what your plans are and be willing to give you full credit if it doesn't work out. You have been told that it probably won't work out by several people, yet you still want to do it.
Keep in mind that these are living things that you are putting into that glass box and taking chances with...if you are going to ask for opinions, you REALLY should be ready to listen to them, otherwise...why bother asking? People aren't telling you not to do this simply because they don't want you to have a beautiful tank, they are speaking from their own, or others', experiences. They are looking out for the animals that are going into the tank as well as trying to help you avoid headaches when this doesn't work out.
Keep in mind that if you want to get a specific fish out of the tank, this is easier said than done (be prepared to move a lot of rock, stress out a lot of other inhabitants, and potentially stir things up in the tank that could cause you major problems)....other than that, I say GO FOR IT (please realize that this is called sarcasm)!
http:///forum/post/3232670
i think i am going to try it but if it doesnt work out my lfs said theyll take them back and give me full credit for them
Will the LFS give you full credit if they are mangled or dead from their territorial disputes? I can't believe that any LFS would know what your plans are and be willing to give you full credit if it doesn't work out. You have been told that it probably won't work out by several people, yet you still want to do it.
Keep in mind that these are living things that you are putting into that glass box and taking chances with...if you are going to ask for opinions, you REALLY should be ready to listen to them, otherwise...why bother asking? People aren't telling you not to do this simply because they don't want you to have a beautiful tank, they are speaking from their own, or others', experiences. They are looking out for the animals that are going into the tank as well as trying to help you avoid headaches when this doesn't work out.
Keep in mind that if you want to get a specific fish out of the tank, this is easier said than done (be prepared to move a lot of rock, stress out a lot of other inhabitants, and potentially stir things up in the tank that could cause you major problems)....other than that, I say GO FOR IT (please realize that this is called sarcasm)!
john harlan
Member
okay what if i just have the majestic will it be okay with only these 3 fish in there