dwarf angle question???

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mikem101

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So I wanted to get every bodies opinion on this, Ive recently got back into the hobby! I went out and found myself a 150 gallon tall tank, and am now thinking of a stocking list while the tank cycles. I'm wondering what you guys think of 2 adult dwarf angles in this tank? these are my top 5 choices
1.potters angle
2.red stripe angle
3.Black Nox Angelfish
4.coral beauty
5.Flameback
Any combo of these guys would be awesome let me know what you guys think thanks!
 
I had read an article in an o online written by one of the hobby icons, Scott maybe Sprung or Frenner(sp?) that indicated the pygmy angels will cross breed. Example Flame and Beauty..

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potter's angelfish are VERY difficult to keep.

and sometimes, not always, but sometimes 2 dwarf angels in a tank is an issue. A 150g tank is likely going to have enough room for the 2, but there is some risk.
 
Dwarf angels certainly do cross species boundaries to breed. Divers den frequently has hybrids for sale. 150 is big enough for two, though aggression can be unpredictable. Potters is a tricky angel, needing a lot of live rock to graze.
 
My top 2 choices are block nox and red stripe just cause it's something you don't see often around here? Any issues with those two together anyone can see?
 
I finally got a healthy Potters through QT eating to go with my Coral Beauty and two medium sized angels, Regal and Lamark.
 
I know they weren't on your list but you could try a harem of cherub angels. Get three smalls and one large. They all start as females, so three smalls will be female. If the large one isn't male already, it will turn into one. Bam! Harem!
 
A 150 is big enough IMO, but every fish is different.
Potter's are tough, but Rusty's are very similar in coloration.
And Coral Beauty's are one of my favorites.
 
kmbyrnes said:
A 150 is big enough IMO, but every fish is different.
Potter's are tough, but Rusty's are very similar in coloration.
And Coral Beauty's are one of my favorites.
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I like coral beauties BUT they are in EVERY tank! I kinda want some fish in there you don't see in many tanks, which is I guess what everyone wants lol!
 
Even if you buy them from DD, most angels will need mature LR(2-3 years old) to pick from or there is a significant increased mortality.
Flame, flameback and beauty will be easiest and likely least coral munchers.
 
wrott said:
Even if you buy them from DD, most angels will need mature LR(2-3 years old) to pick from or there is a significant increased mortality.
Flame, flameback and beauty will be easiest and likely least coral munchers.
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That's interesting, so some angles will not take "store bought" food? or are picky eaters? and some are more likely to eat what you feed?
 
Daltonbilecki said:
I thought potters were just as easy/hard as any other angel. Whats so "difficult" about them compared to other dwarf angels?
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Like many fish, they have a reputation for poor eating when first acquired.
This is more likely with adult specimens. If you follow good buying practice and never get a fish that is not eating, you are better off.
Fish purchased online are riskier since you can't see that prior to purchase.
 
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