Flame Angel in 24g

[icepick5587]

Can flame angels live in tanks this size? I really only want one but i dont know if it needs more room

 

[hornybear]

it's possible but too small for the little guy..

 

[icepick5587]

about how many gallons do they generally need?

 

[30galreefkeepr]

I've seen them kept in 30g's with good results (I myself being one of these stories) But I believe the recommended size is 45+ gals?

 

[lilprincess]

You could probably get away w/ it, but I wouldn't recommend it. Most places recommend a minimum tank size of 30g. I keep one in my 46g, very happy.

 

[Hunter_Cal]

i have a coral beuty in mine, but i think flame get a little bigger try going with a cherub or pigmy

 

[lilprincess]

I used to keep a coral beauty in my 46 before getting the flame angel, and both grew to the same size.

 

[HartfordWhalers]

I heard that flame angels pick at corals. I was going to try and put one in my 40 but havent decided yet.

~Andrew

 

[lilprincess]

Depends on the angel I guess, I've heard that too, but have never actually seen it.

 

[wills]

My LFS said it depends on the coral, they leave LPS alone but would go after softies. Not sure about SPS since I don't keep any SPS.

 

[vthondaboi]

I think your LFS is backwards.

They "can" pick on LPS, SPS and clams. Just got rid of mine for clams. Another club member got rid of their's for SPS reasons.

 

[Jordan55]

It also depends on the fish itself, there could be a speices that is said to always eat ____, but every particular fish does its own thing... sadly it can also be the other way too.

A flame in a 24 gallon..... I say no. Too small. I would atleast try a 40 gallon, 30 is stilll pushing it IMO.

 

[jayare]

As long as its small, I say no problem. I actually keep a small yellow tang in my 18 gallon. Once it gets too big, time to trade him in for a smaller one.

 

[Salty Brother]

Even though all angels have a chance of picking at corals, I think the flame has a higher chance than the coral beauty, in my new 40gal Im going to try either a coral beauty or a cheurb, im not sure yet.
Good luck angels are beautiful!

 

[Angel*Fish]

Sorry, but 24g is not apprpriate long term for a flame angel. It would be fine for a juvenile flame for a while, though. Par tof the problem is sometimes a fish has to be very very stressed before we as hobbyists can recognize it. Wish they could make facial expressions