Potters angel

[mel0508]

What does anyone know about this gorgeous fish? There is one at our lfs and they have had it since Wednesday. They say it is eating and doing well. We tried to watch it eat this evening. It seemed interested, but was out eaten by a couple of wrasse that were in the tank. The guy said it had eaten a few times earlier in the day. I have read on this site and another one that they are difficult, but the book in the store said they were about as difficult as a coral beauty and we had one, but it's tail disintegrated and he died. That's a whole different story, but I was wondering what info any one had.
Thanks a bunch.
Melissa

 

[rykna]

Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 5"
Color Form: Orange, Yellow, Purple/Blue
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Hawaiian Islands
Family: Pomacanthidae
The Potter's Angelfish, or Potter's Pygmy Angelfish, is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands area, including the Johnston Atoll. The body is a brilliant orange, marbleized with pale to dark blue. The caudal portions of the dorsal and anal fins as well as the caudal fin are a dark blue-black.
The Potter's Angelfish requires at least a 30 gallon, well-established tank with multiple hiding places and live rock for grazing on microalgae. It may attack soft corals and other sessile invertebrates in the reef aquarium.
It is hermaphroditic, difficult to breed, and there are no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate males from females.
The Potter's Angelfish should be offered a variety of foods including Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items.

 

[rbrockm1]

a lot of people have a hard time getting them to start eatting or eatting propurely. you can't just feed them brine. above statement says some good things for them to eat

 

[rykna]

Originally Posted by rbrockm1
a lot of people have a hard time getting them to start eatting or eatting propurely. you can't just feed them brine. above statement says some good things for them to eat
I might try adding garlic to entice the angel to eat too.

 

[srfisher17]

This is the only dwarf angel I've ever lost without at least getting it to eat. From my experience and what I've read; I would consider it an extremely difficult fish, like the bicolor angel.

 

[mel0508]

Okay, what do I need to do for the garlic thing? I have heard that for other fish too. I have heard it is good for all of them. Helps their immune system.
I am sad about the potter. He is pretty and I afraid we would kill him. We have had a string of deaths lately and I am not sure if it wouldn't just be a waste of money.

 

[rykna]

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[srfisher17]

IMO, the most important thing is to get them to eat, period. Then, get them on a healthy diet. Garlic MIGHT help fish's immune system; but the big thing is that it stimulates the fish's appetite, which will result in healthier fish. There are several commercial garlic products for fish. But I just use a bit of 100% garlic powder or a sliver of fresh garlic ion a cup of thawing frozen food. Remove the garlic, rinse, feed. Just experiment and avoid grocery store garlic products that contain preservatives. Dogs like garlic too (especially Italian greyhounds), look at dog food labels.

 

[rykna]

Originally Posted by srfisher17
IMO, the most important thing is to get them to eat, period. Then, get them on a healthy diet. Garlic MIGHT help fish's immune system; but the big thing is that it stimulates the fish's appetite, which will result in healthier fish. There are several commercial garlic products for fish. But I just use a bit of 100% garlic powder or a sliver of fresh garlic ion a cup of thawing frozen food. Remove the garlic, rinse, feed. Just experiment and avoid grocery store garlic products that contain preservatives. Dogs like garlic too (especially Italian greyhounds), look at dog food labels.

Great idea, much cheaper to.

 

[ophiura]

Please DO NOT copy and paste entire descriptions, and photos, from other sites please!!!
Thanks

 

[hammerhed7]

I equate it to some of the more difficult larger angels, if you can find one that is eating you should have a good chance, however it will quickly decline if your water quality slips, more so than the coral beauty or flame would, and some will just stop eating or die after months of appearing healthy.