Thoughts on keeping two large Angels together?

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mer knight79

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So, I am tempted folks, to try a second large Atlantic Angel in my 500 Gallon Atlantic Biotope. Thought about a Queen, roughly the same size as my Gray. (of course would catch the Gray and re-introduce them together)
I know, I know, the rule of thumb is don't keep large angels together...Just wondering if a 500 is big enough to do it with hope of success.
Thoughts?
Cheers! :)
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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IMHO, no.
A 500g, believe it or not, ... on the grand scale,... is small,... very small. Especially for two large angels fighting for territory in the same tank.
 
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mer knight79

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Oh I know :), My Wife and I plan on building our forever home in 2 years. Have plans drawn up with a 1500 gallon cylinder in family room. I also have an outdoor shark pond made from an above ground swimming pool. My 500 is a baby compared.
Just been reading about several successful 280-350 gallon tanks with multiple angels in them...the one had nearly 20 angels in it...which I considered a bit much...though his Filtration was as big as the main tank.
Anyway,
Thanks much :)
Cheers!
Randy
 
tannersmith200

tannersmith200

Member
A western Atlantic biotope is awesome! I have snorkeled and dived in many reefs off the Florida Keys with the Dry Tortugas being my favorite. I love Queen Angels. I have one and he is awesome. I also have a Emperor Angel as well. I have them in a 200g bowfront. They NEVER fight over territory.
I am building a new house right now and I have modified my house plans to accomidate my 650g custom tank. 130" X 48" X 24.5"
I also have various SPS corals since I am an SPS guy and they never nip at my corals. The Queen does eat Zoas, so I can't have zoas :(
Anyways, I think two angels would be fine but both Queen and Grey Angels get huge. The french is a favorite of mine too.
My new tank is a huge shallow reef build and is focused on maximizing surface area rather than depth. I will be posting it soon when the tank gets delivered.
What's the dimensions of your current tank?
 
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