recommended tank size for bicolor angel ?
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florida joe
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60 g or 240 l which ever comes first. Taking into consideration their diet in the ocean IMO the more live rock the better
stanlalee
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40g breeder or larger. its one of the bigger max size dwarf angels (though I dont neccessarily think physical room is the reason behind the size recommendations for dwarf angels). Survival rates arent that good compared to typical dwarfs (I had one that ate everything like a pig and kicked over unexplained). the more rock for dwarf angels generally equal better because they are grazers and the micro algae and fauna are an important part of their diet (particularly the few species with poor survival rates and those individual specimens of any species that dont go too nuts for prepared foods). more rock usually equals more natural food. this is generally why a little larger aquariums are sometimes recommended.
crypt keeper
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Originally Posted by aussie260
http:///forum/post/3124157
what is the reason for this fish being a difficuilt fish to keep ? i have just read the new marine aquarium and the concious marine aquarist and they both recomend staying clear of this fish ?
one things for sure , this is a great fish
Most die as they are caught with cyanide. If you can pay the price difference in purschasing a MAC BiColor your, its not that much more, this will help your chances. MAC means it was net caught.
I have one. I bought him MAC certified. I have had him for a about 5 months now and its doing great. They are awesome peaceful fish. IMO a 75 gallon tank with at least 80 pounds live rock is perfect. The more rock the better but leave swimming room. Anything smaller wont cut it. This fish loves to swim. It used my entire 75 and now uses my entire 150.
It should not be placed with other agressive fish err let me rephrase that. Not placed with fish that are aggressive towards it. It probably wont do well with another dwarf angel that is aggressive towards it. I qt him and used NLS pellets to get him eating. From there I switched to smaller algae sheets. Then added some mysis. I feed him 3 times a day. My rock is very mature but this guy is a pig. IMO I think that is another reason many people fail with them. They choose to feed once a day or every other day. IMO a big no no with this guy.
The only thing IME it 100% needs in its diet and should be fed daily is spirulina. My guy attacks this stuff like a great white on a fat seal. He loves it. He also eats my angel formula that my emp eats. That has sponges in it. I believe this has helped as well. He has grown about .5 inch since I bought him. Become fat as well. Very actice fish. Not shy. One of the most gorgeous fish I have ever owned.
This video was of my little 3/4 inch Humu but the Bi color is out and about. That trigger has grown so much now.
http:///forum/post/3124157
what is the reason for this fish being a difficuilt fish to keep ? i have just read the new marine aquarium and the concious marine aquarist and they both recomend staying clear of this fish ?
one things for sure , this is a great fish
Most die as they are caught with cyanide. If you can pay the price difference in purschasing a MAC BiColor your, its not that much more, this will help your chances. MAC means it was net caught.
I have one. I bought him MAC certified. I have had him for a about 5 months now and its doing great. They are awesome peaceful fish. IMO a 75 gallon tank with at least 80 pounds live rock is perfect. The more rock the better but leave swimming room. Anything smaller wont cut it. This fish loves to swim. It used my entire 75 and now uses my entire 150.
It should not be placed with other agressive fish err let me rephrase that. Not placed with fish that are aggressive towards it. It probably wont do well with another dwarf angel that is aggressive towards it. I qt him and used NLS pellets to get him eating. From there I switched to smaller algae sheets. Then added some mysis. I feed him 3 times a day. My rock is very mature but this guy is a pig. IMO I think that is another reason many people fail with them. They choose to feed once a day or every other day. IMO a big no no with this guy.
The only thing IME it 100% needs in its diet and should be fed daily is spirulina. My guy attacks this stuff like a great white on a fat seal. He loves it. He also eats my angel formula that my emp eats. That has sponges in it. I believe this has helped as well. He has grown about .5 inch since I bought him. Become fat as well. Very actice fish. Not shy. One of the most gorgeous fish I have ever owned.
This video was of my little 3/4 inch Humu but the Bi color is out and about. That trigger has grown so much now.
crypt keeper
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aquaknight
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Bicolor's grow to be the largest Centropyge (dwarf angel) there is, reaching between 6"-8" in max length. IMO the minimum is a 55gal with lots of rock for a smaller one, and for 4"+, a 75gal for some room to turn around.