Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'm not sure... I like the angel but.... I was told I couldn't do it because angels need to swim a lot. Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 20 High.... But it is a 2 inch angel.... Link to comment
Acielot Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I think a 20 is just too small compared to the size of the fish no matter the dimensions. I wouldn't personally keep them in anything under a 40. I think aggression is more the issue when keeping them in s smaller tanks. Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 The tankmates are rock dwellers and hide in sand. Link to comment
Legendary Corals Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 You might be able to get away in a 20 long, but in a high it's a bit of hit or miss. Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 I have a skimmer and good water conditions. Will that make it happier (If I decide to get one)? Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Since I rather have it not die Link to comment
Sugardaddy1979 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 There's just not much swimming room for an active open water swimmer like that. Alive and thrive are different. Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 I could upgrade to a longer tank in the future if I really see discomfort. But I rather not, since I don't think it is that bad for a 2 inch angel. But I will do it if the angel needs it. Link to comment
spazizz Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 If you have ample rock work either size tank would work IMO. Ive seen them in any where from a 10g to 30g, they all were "happy" No minimal scaping though, not sure how they would react to that. Link to comment
Tamberav Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 +1 spaz, they would do better with enough rockwork. Got a pic of the tank? Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 I have 28 pounds of live rock. Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'll get a video tomorrow. Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well one lfs sells it for 30. Another sells it for 100. And two fish stores haven't heard of cherub angels. I'll call one more... I'll have the video soon. Link to comment
KyleRay31 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 When I first started my reef tank I really really wanted a flame, coral beauty or cherub angel once my tank was ready for one. BUT, once I had a lot of money invested in coral I wasn't even gonna take the chance of having an angel possibly pick at my coral. What's the long term plan for your tank? Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'm not sure. I was deciding on either cuttlefish, seahorses or just a reef tank. Link to comment
KyleRay31 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 After that video what is your current livestock? Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well, I'm selling the clowns soon. So it would be neon goby, Yellow watchman and a Mandarin. Link to comment
KyleRay31 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'd say you've been past full capacity. Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Really? Your the first person to say that.... I don't think that small angel can make as much poop as two clowns. Link to comment
awpong Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Really? Your the first person to say that.... I don't think that small angel can make as much poop as two clowns. You'd be surprised how much those angels poop. It would put everything else in your tank to shame. My dwarf angels easily poop more than my other fish combined, and then some. That being said, I think a cherub would be fine in this tank. Just be aware that 1) it will most likely become really aggressive towards everyone else in your tank, and 2) it may nip at your coral. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I had one in a 15 and it was perfectly fine.. I wouldn't think twice about putting one in a 20. Link to comment
Icywater Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 You'd be surprised how much those angels poop. It would put everything else in your tank to shame. My dwarf angels easily poop more than my other fish combined, and then some. That being said, I think a cherub would be fine in this tank. Just be aware that 1) it will most likely become really aggressive towards everyone else in your tank, and 2) it may nip at your coral. My other fish hide a lot anyways. So.... And Mandarins are toxic aren't they? Also if the fish is the last one added, its not as aggressive right? I thought this species is one of the least likely to nip corals? I had one in a 15 and it was perfectly fine.. I wouldn't think twice about putting one in a 20. Thanks for the reply ^.^ Link to comment
GHill762 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I thought this species is one of the least likely to nip corals? mine never bothered any coral in the year or so I had it, but it started nipping at my clam, which is why I no longer have the angel. Link to comment
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