Bellus angel

[DamnPepShrimp]

Looks like my LFS is getting a small female bellus angel on thursday. I am probably going to pick it up on saturday or sunday. I just want to make sure it is healthy and eating first, not to mention acclimated before just going and buying it. These are deeper angels correct and could have the infamous swim bladder problems? That is because they are not decompressed properly? I just want to know what to look for and anymore info on these angels. I have kept many angels over the years (emperors, queen, gray, halfmoon, flame, currently have a monster passer in my FO). So I am by no means a rookie, but this is my first geny and deep water fish. What is everyone feeding theres? Were they easy to get to eat and adapt? Hows aggression? The angel will be able 2.5-3". I have a 2.5" yellow tang, but he is a wuss, especially compared to my old 4" yellow tang who was a bully! What water temp is everyone's tank at with these angels? Also I am going to QT her in a 20g tank mostlikely first, my 120 is still somewhat cycling (used already established water). Thanks for all the help and advice, also post pics of yours if you have them! I'm so excited and can't wait to get her!

 

[Chibils]

Mine is passive except with new additions. Look for the same things you do in other healthy fish. It should have no difficulty swimming. Mine ate on the day it arrived at the lfs. My temp runs between 77-79. Mine eats anything. Loves mysis, SFBB plankton, spectrum pellets, cyclops, brine.

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

Ok, sounds good, pretty obvious then. As long as its eating and seeing ok, I am definitely pulling the trigger. I may add a few weaker shy fish before it, just so it doesn't bully them. Mainly firefish, some cardinals, the anthias can go in after. Thanks for the reply.

 

[stunreefer]

Re: Bellus angel

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13322193#post13322193 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DamnPepShrimp
These are deeper angels correct and could have the infamous swim bladder problems? That is because they are not decompressed properly?

They're not super deep water, but deep yes, and they are known to have swim ladder problems - but it completely depends on the collection method.

I would definently QT him/her, and treat with Prazi just in case. I've seen them kept successfully many times with your average reef temp, 78-80 "ish". Search around for the genicanthus thread...it was bumped not too long ago and theres great info and pics in it.

 

[BangkokMatt]

Here is the Genicanthus thread
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/s...1284946&highlight=for+the+love+of+genicanthus

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

I've read thru that thread many times. Great pics, just not a whole lot of info in there. I am definitely QTing the angel, I just hope I get a healthy one from the start. I have heard about people having healthy fish for a month, then suddenly they have problems and die. Thanks for the help.

 

[snorvich]

I have a pair; nice fish, eat almost anything added.

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

So their temperment is ok? I was worried about her getting picked on, but sounds like they could be aggressive towards new comers? I plan on adding fish after her, I just wanted the bellus to be safe since it will be one if my most expensive fish.

 

[mflamb]

My G. bellus is very peaceful, eats everything, and spends all day swimming in and out of the rocks. A great reef fish, one of my favorites.

 

[Macimage]

Wonderful fish, peaceful and easy to feed.

Be sure to dose Prazi Pro in qt., even if you don't see any problems.

Joyce

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

I am QTing but I have never used prazi pro. Is this what you all are talking about?
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/199158/product.web

What makes it so special? It says in can be used in the reef tank? Although I know not many will recommend it. How long should I treat with prazipro? Any other opinions on adding fish after the bellus? Thanks.

 

[Macimage]

Yes, that looks like the one I get from Dr. F/S:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=12098

Angels and butterflys are very prone to flukes, internal parasites/worms. They will appear fine for months and then just drop dead.

I would not use it in my reef tank. I use it in qt.

The directions are on the bottle and they are pretty easy. Basically, you add a certain amount per gallon and then 5-7 days later (don't have the bottle in front of me) you add the same dose again.

Joyce

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

Sounds good, I was just curious why so many people use prazipro over other methods of QT. Guess I will pick that up saturday when I go to get my angel! As long as she comes in, I'll be sure to post pics.

 

[Macimage]

Many other medications will not kill flukes. Here is a good thread on them:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1260067&highlight=flukes

Joyce

 

[jubei2006]

With the Bellus, if you are worried about the swim bladder decompression, make sure that the fish can swim in a straight line without having its head higher or lower than it's tail for extended periods of time. I have a 4-5 inch female that eats just about any preparation of food you can think of. She also hasn't caused any problems with tankmates other than swim into my school of chromis to watch them scatter.

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

Still haven't heard from my LFS to see if they got the bellus in. Hopefully I find out soon.