emperor angel question?

[thor32766]

I have a 220 with live rock and some brown Zoa's and some xenias. Not a ton of stuff but really like the way they look. I wont be adding more, but was wondering will a emperor eat these? I have nothing but tangs right now and wanted to add one more fish and that would be a emperor. Let me know if any one has any experience or thoughts on the situation.

 

[cardgenius]

He will most likely eat them

 

[john f]

Mine would.


John

 

[thor32766]

well thanks for the info, even though its depressing. thanks again

 

[vthondaboi]

some have kept them in reefs with good luck

just be prepared to take him out if need be

 

[jda]

I agree with all others. My current one leaves them alone, but I imagine that it could change it's mind at any time.

Don't do it unless you are prepared to take the tank apart to catch it.

 

[thor32766]

are they less prone is they are adult or juvenille?

 

[ej1698]

I have had my juv emperor in my reef tank for about 2 months with alot of different coral's [zoos, tulip corals, brain coral, mushrooms..ect] and he only niped at the brain twice about a month ago. besides that he's been great

EJ

 

[Elite]

I had mine for more than 4 months. My tank is loaded with soft coral and LPS. He hasn't touch anything yet.

I did had to remove the 2 brains coral because he nipped on them right after I put him to the tank.

 

[CT Clownfish]

I have had my juv emperor for 2 months. Tank has Softs. SPS, LPS, and clams and it leaves everything alone. Loves the veggie clip.

 

[Kent E]

Put him in the tank and if he eats your brown zoas and xenia, count your blessings. Mine picked when it was small and now prefers my fish mix. I just put a small blue face in the tank and his slight picking behavior is the same as the emp. I anticipate he too will begin to like the special chum and turn from the corals. The key is good yummy food that is highly nutritious, feed a varied diet often which is more satisfying than that old tangy coral overthere.

 

[moonpod]

JMO, angels aren't that hard to catch. Well adapted ones anyways. If they will eat then you can always bait a fish trap and get 'em. If they won't eat....then they won't be pestering your reef for long anyways....

 

[Psionicdragon]

Its best to get them when they are juvy and train them not to eat your corals.

Emperor most likely won't touch Xenia, but zoa is a different story since some angels love zoa.

 

[VSpeck]

a lot of angels like zoas. also most like meaty corals like brains and such. its a risk but i would choose the angel over brown zoas and xenia. once the zoas and xenia spread you will be hoping you get an angel that goes for them. lol