BlueLine Angel

[HOBrien]

I am contemplating jumping on one that NYAquatic has and was wondering what yalls thoughts are on them in a Reef and also being introduced early in the fish list?

 

[s.reef]

Caution when putting them in a reef. What size tank?

 

[HOBrien]

standard 120...... I am not worried about bioload as I have all the equipment running on this tank as I did on my 200gallon tank.

 

[rholguin]

I have a small one in my mixed reef and is doing wonderfully. Occasional nipping but no major damage.

 

[HOBrien]

I have a small one in my mixed reef and is doing wonderfully. Occasional nipping but no major damage.

Whatsize are you considering small? They have some 4" ones.

Also I saw in your sig that you are running a 6bulb t5 light fixture for an sps reef. How is it doing

 

[rholguin]

My blueline is about 3 1/2". I love my light fixture. I can keep sps anywhere in the tank, and I have clams on the sand bed. The tank is 17" tall and I have the fixture 10" above the water line. Very strong fixture.

 

[david pinder]

Got a blueline from nyequatic tuesday its already eating everything I throw in there

 

[AquaKnight]

Got a blueline from nyequatic tuesday its already eating everything I throw in there

Must say based on their video, all of them look bright and healthy.

 

[HOBrien]

Would one be able to be properly cared for in a 120 for its life?

 

[rholguin]

IMO I think the angel would be fine in that size of tank for its life time. Good luck with your decision. Btw I know this comment proabably won't help but they are far more beautiful fish in person than in any video or pic.

 

[Sheol]

Given that I've seen 90 gallon given as a baseline for an adult, I think 120 should be fine. Wish I had one ( Tank & Blueline!)

Matthew

 

[HOBrien]

Well I will have to wait atleast till the next shipment as I decided to go with a trio of Solar Fairy Wrasse 2-3 in along with a tang and some corals.......

 

[LargeAngels]

Would one be able to be properly cared for in a 120 for its life?

A 120 is small for an angel that will be 9" when adult.

 

[Cantonesefish]

LargeAngels, how large has your blues spot gotten?

 

[LargeAngels]

LargeAngels, how large has your blues spot gotten?

Last I measured it was 6 3/4" so I guess about 7" Much larger than the 5 1/2" the books say. My guess is that they will end up about the size of a blueline, around 9."

 

[HOBrien]

Dang and I was thinking of doing a pair of the Blue Spots or the Gray Poma...

 

[rekn]

i think you would be fine with 1 in a 120 but 2 idk. i would get a 6' tank for a pair.