Bellus Angel/Yellow Tang Compatibility

[Pom Herder]

I have a 90 gallon reef tank which currently houses a 2" yellow tang, 2" African flameback angel, 2" mystery wrasse & pair of 1" ocellaris clowns. I would like to add a female bellus angel as my final fish, but I am concerned about the hostility it might receive from the yellow tang and the flameback angel. Anyone have experience with adding a female bellus angel to a tank with the same or similar occupants? Any opinions on adding a female bellus to this tank? Thanks.

 

[o2manyfish]

I have 9 yellow tangs of various sizes. I had a pair of mature bellus angels. I came across a juvenile female bellus that was under 3/4". Too cute, so I had to try.

Fish went into the mix and did great. Nobody messes with the bellus trio and the bellus don't bother anyone else.

I added a pair of flameback last and they went into the mix with out issues from anyone as well.

Granted my tank is a bit larger and I have a much heavier stocking list. But I have a mix of everything.

Dave B

 

[DustyReefer]

I don't see a problem with it, in a 90 your probably going to see some aggression when the angel is first introduced to the tank from the yellow, but just as a show of dominance more than likely. Maybe try to get the bellus at about the same size or a little bit larger than both the yellow and other angel to minimize aggression.

 

[Pom Herder]

Thanks for your input Dave B and Dusty Reefer -- I appreciate it. I think I will go ahead and add a medium size female Bellus Angel to my tank; I just have to find a reputable fish vendor who has one (I've been trying to buy a bellus angel for about 3 months from either LiveAquaria or Blue Zoo Aquatics). Dave C

 

[mlpfab4fan]

Aquacon has female Bellus Angels in stock, just fyi.

 

[Pom Herder]

Thanks for the tip mlpfab4fan. Have you ever bought fish from Aquacon and if so were you satisfied with the fish?

 

[xtlosx]

Did you ever add the bellus with the yellow tang? I just picked up a medium sized bellus with our established yellow tang, and will be trying tonight.