I'm trying to figure out what to add to my 120g. My issue is that's its 3ft wide. I want a tang, but know they need plenty of swimming room, and I feel, after reading A LOT, that my tank won't be good for them. I have a coral beauty in my tank, and I'm wondering what would happen if I added a flame angel? I love their small size and striking color. Am I asking for trouble if I have two dwarf angels in my 120? Opinions, personal experiences, etc? Thanks.
coral beauty + flame angel = trouble?
- Thread starter skidoll
- Start date
amore169
Active member
I kept a Flame Angel for at least a year when I decided to add a Coral Beauty, worst mistake I have ever done my Coral Beauty was much smaller than my Flame but it didn't matter, the Coral Beauty went after my Flame till I had to remove the Coral Beauty, I wouldn't risk it if I were u.
Toddrtrex
Premium Member
I have a coral beauty with my venustus angel. The venustus was in the tank first. The CB will chase it from time to time by nothing major. Do you have another tank to move one of the angels to if it doesn't work out? Would also need to have the flame in some sort of acclimation box for a while, to see how it works out. Also, would suggest redoing the rock work. It can be done, but there are risks and it can be a hassle to remove a fish.
My two,
My two,
I still have my 29g setup that I started with before moving to the 120. My plan is to use it as a qt until I have the livestock I want. I'm toying with the idea of breaking it down and trying to sell. My coral beauty is pretty peaceful, except for swimming like a maniac and doing circles around a veggie clip, but maybe he might change his attitude if I try another dwarf.
n8ureman
New member
That is the combo I have now in my 170.The flame angel was first and is smaller than the CB. (added about 7 months apart.) and when the CB was added, instead of them fighting, the flame instantly swam up to the CB with her fins close to her body in a very submissive way. The CB even though he was new then chased the flame for about a day. Now the two swim together, and pick at the live rock most of the time. I feel that my two have worked because the smaller flame is female and the larger CB was male. (thus making a "pair" of sorts.) The flame being added first and thus being more comfortable with her surroundings I feel is the reason my "odd-couple" works.
snapperface
New member
I have mine over a year now and both are doing fine. I added flame and cb at the same time in my 120. They chase each other from time to time. They both pick on my corals!!!!
Similar threads
