Dwarf Angel question

[jcmjoe]

Can I put any other Dwarf angels in my tank if I already have a Coral Beauty? Its a lightly stocked 125 Gallon with plenty of live rock and swimming space. Thanks

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

Maybe. I had a multicolor in a 180 and added a small majestic and he absolutely gave him hell, I had to separate the tank with eggcrate for a month, the multicolor still chased him around after I removed the eggcrate but by then the majestic had settled in and knew his way around (and knew to avoid the multicolor) so it worked out. Point being - sometimes even a 6' tank is not enough for a territorial centropyge. You're going to get other people replying about how they have 2 or 3 in a 75g or something - which I also believe. I think you will be able to add another dwarf but be prepared for the fact that it might not be as easy as just dropping it in.

 

[crankbait]

Agreed. I just tried to add a Flame to my 90 with what i thought was a passive Coral Beauty. Uhhh the Flame is in my sump now....if you live in Tulsa and need a flame hollar at me Haha

 

[Shells4]

I've had flames together with no problem. The first time I had an established angel in my 120g and added a second angel, I had to totally rearrange the rock to stop the fighting. After that everything was fine. Second time I added both angels to the QT and then the display at the same time, no problems at all. I have a flame now and would like to add a second angel but I really don't want to have to reaquascape, too much work so I am holding off on that.

 

[rssjsb]

Expect some squabbling, which can be really unnerving. I've got three small angels (though only one centropyge) in my 185. Each new addition got hazed. The last one, a Potter's, I was really worried about and came close to pulling him. Once everyone started ignoring him, he got comfortable and started harrassing my multibar. Again, I thought I would have to pull the Potter's. They seem to have worked it out now, though.

 

[Retired Reefer]

I added a Flameback in my 150 with a Flame that been in there for a year and they are doing fine. It's my clown that's being an ***. After 4 days he's starting to get used to the Flameback. Lots of live rock is the key,IMO.

 

[mattsilvester]

It was suggested to me previsouly to use a breeding trap to get the new addition settled prior to adding. I haven't yet tried. However, after loosing one of a pair of coral beauties I am a bit risk adverse..... the male just got nastier and nastier.... I planned removing the female, but things went from love to war so rapidly that I didn't get the chance.
I would be inclined to say no; this is a u-turn on my previsouly held opinion on the matter.

 

[falconut]

It's possible. I had a Flame Angel for over two years, then added a Half Black Angel and there were no issues. The Half Black was much bigger, so not sure if that was why.

 

[gweston]

My c.beauty is seriously territorial. He's going into his own 40B with a mantis shrimp. The 125 is going to be angel free ;P Don't get me wrong. I love dwarf angels. I -may- try to pair the beauty up with a flame or a cherub, if I feel like taking the risk. But more likely he'll end up being with something fast like a wrasse.


... and the c beauty 'should' be safe with the mantis. It is a small smashing (not fish spearing) species.