adding a large angel

[asmodeus]

Ok I'm going to get a large angel ,but what one here is my list and tank spec's/

170 gal tank 60x27x24,
tank is light by 2x48 "t-5's 12K on a ice capp with normal flouresants actinic's.
beckett skimmer.
Barracuda on a closed loop 4500gph.
3md for a return 850 gph.

fish list
kole tang 4-5"
yellow tang 3-4"
scopas tang 2-3"
flame angel 2-3"
2x PJ cardinal 1-2"
2 orange line chromis 4"
4 green chromis 1-1.5"
2 x blue linkia's starfish - small and large
orange brittle star - large
leopard brittle star. -large

assorted snails
some green star polyops
branching provona small frag.


would like to get a

majestic or a
Imperator Angel

what would you guys go withi love the one that is on my avatar

 

[salmon11]

imperator would be a good choice. size 3-4 inch.

Majectic is not recommended. i and most of my friend get bored quickly of having this fish. The color of this fish is not attractive and dull.

 

[asmodeus]

won't the flame bother him you think


mike

 

[maro1]

I would go alittle bigger on the Emp. he will fit in and be less hasseled if he is slightly larger


Mar:rollface:

 

[Jim_S]

Imp over the Majestic, but IMO a bluering or blueface are ideal.

Jim

 

[Nocturnal]

Go with the Emperor, but then again I am a little biased.
I also love the one in your avatar...especially considering it's my fish, lmao

 

[asmodeus]

Hope ya don't mind if you want i cant take it down not a problem. It was hard finding a good picture of one. let me know if ya want me to take it down ok

 

[Nocturnal]

No problem at all. When I opened the thread I thought there was a glitch in the board. I'm sitting here thinking, hey wait, I know that fish, lol
I'm actually flattered someone else thought he was beautiful too. Although that blue face in Jimdoggs avatar is stunning.

 

[emperior911]

i'd go with a blueface, i bought a 5 inch emperor that was stunning when i bought it. but months later the color washes away.

 

[Nocturnal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6421792#post6421792 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by emperior911
i'd go with a blueface, i bought a 5 inch emperor that was stunning when i bought it. but months later the color washes away.

Very strange. Don't think that was a product of it being an Emperor angel but definitely some other cause.

I've had mine for years with no degradation in color. In fact, it's better looking now than when I got him.

 

[viggen]

the color shouldn't wash away on a imperor unless he's going from juv to adult

 

[sixxer]

IMO - The Emporor's color become more brilliant with their age. Mine is over 5 years old and still looks magnificent.

 

[asmodeus]

well my mine is made up it will be a emperor angel. Would you put any other angel in there of say a "Poor man moorish idol" banner fish.


thanks

 

[asmodeus]

Sixxer what is your PH in your tank ?

Do you have a Sand bed in the tank?

Are you adding buffering to your tank?

I'm running a Kalk reactor on mine should I even bother or just run straight RODI.

 

[Jim_S]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6419808#post6419808 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nocturnal
Although that blue face in Jimdoggs avatar is stunning.

Thanks!

asmodeus, congrats. I'm sure you will be happy with it.

Jim

 

[LRS078]

I'll go with the consensus of the fellow forum members and vote for the imperator/emperor. Both can be beautiful... I just tend to favor emperors vs magestic on personal preference and on the rule of you can generally only have one per mortal tank size. A good size would be no less than 3", no more than 5" to be a good fit for the community.

Hope this helps

 

[Sicklid]

Emperors and Queens are prone to HLLE if the water is not kept very clean. My choice would be the Blueface or Majestic. The Blueface will bully it's other tankmates, but the Majestic is mostly quiet and reserved. A great fish.

 

[dchao]

Sicklid Wrote:
Go figure. Anyway, after much research, I started supplementing Lugals iodine to the tank and feeding them Nori, and the HLLE is healing nicely.

Sicklid, How is your emperor doing? Can you give us an update?

 

[dchao]

Hi Asmodeus,

If you are not keeping a lot of SPS in this tank, I would recommend removing the Kalk reactor, as fish doesn't need any calcium.

Lower your calcium also also let you increase alkalinity, keep alk between 11-12 dKH, and your pH will come back up in no time.

If you do need to supplement calcium, just add calcium chloride solution. Fast and simple. I keep my FOWLR at 360-380ppm, very close to NSW level.

Don't use salt mixes designed for corals, they have high concentration of calcium and trace elements, and therefore, low on alkalinity. IO is the closest to NSW and ideal for FO tank.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6423432#post6423432 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by asmodeus
Sixxer what is your PH in your tank ?

Do you have a Sand bed in the tank?

Are you adding buffering to your tank?

I'm running a Kalk reactor on mine should I even bother or just run straight RODI.

 

[asmodeus]

Cool thanks alot. Well i took off the kalk reactor. I kept it plugged in due to my RO/DI is plumbed into the reactor too as well as my topp off. I have a question in reference to the Alk how should i keep the Alk maintain to 11/12 DKH will i be using Baking soda or just keeping my Calcium down will keep the Alk up.


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