Angel Fish Quesion

[Jasonf08]

I have been thinking about adding another fish to my tank and thought about the possibility of a flame angel or a lemon peel angel. Currently I have two oynx clownfish. I understand the risks of having an angel being more aggressive an possibly knipping at corals but,

1. Which one is the least aggressive?
2. Is one better than the other at being more reef safe?

I guess my question is mostly curious about any experiences anyone has had.

Thanks,

 

[cash03ins]

I have a flame in my 460 mixed reef and it hasn't touched a thing and gets along with the other fish.
Wayne

 

[Jeff Trout]

I keep a potters and a regal angel in my reef tank and i havent seen them bother anything,its going on a year now.

 

[tolo13]

The chance is always there of them nipping. I don't think one is better then the other. I have a golden drawf, Queen and Flagfin in my reef and they bother nothing. I believe if you keep them well fed you have less of a chance of them nipping.

 

[GSMguy]

i loved my potters but it did nip at some sps, same with my coral beauty i imagine the flame will also.

the lemonpeel would be least reef safe from what i have heard.

 

[cbcostanza]

I had a flame angel for about a month in my 40 breeder. In that time it caused the 2 fire fish to turn on each other and made all my polyps disappear for about a month (big nipper). I know this isn't always the case but it is my story. Unfortunately I didn't have a good experience, but it was the prettiest fish I think I will ever have!

 

[blueeagle]

I added a flame angle about a month ago and he has been fine. I was watching to see how he would treat the other fish and if he would pick at the coral. He ended up being the more timid fish that I have (Yellow Tang, Naso Tang, Percula Clown, Midas Blenny, and Lawn Mower Blenny) The yellow tang is the king of the tank and he is not the biggest (he is the 2nd biggest about 3.5").

 

[Jasonf08]

Wow, thank you for all the great experience. I appreciate the input!!!

 

[GSMguy]

get a wrasse instead Jason