Genicanthus pair in my tank?

[JasonJ]

would i be able to keep a genicanthus angel pair in my 70 gal cube tank(30 x 30 x 18)?
bellus? lemark? watanabei?

i believe most of them in the wild get to about 6inches in total.

 

[snorvich]

I think you could but it would be stretching it just a little bit. These are active swimmers.

 

[Kahuna Tuna]

I agree with Steve, I had a pair in my 180 and it hardly seemed big enough for them.

 

[DrHank]

Piggy backing on this question, what would you suggest as an adequate size tank for this type of fish? Also, do you have any suggestions for a large angel in a 110 gal tank or do you feel that swimming room would be excessively restricted?

 

[kpk]

I have two female swallowtails (trying to get a change) in my 75g one about 5" and one about 2" and they do fine. I really think for long term success they would need a big tank for growth and exercise.

BTW I am upgrading to a 220g next month.

Pic of the big one!

And Small one!

 

[DrHank]

Nice!

 

[jpslickorocks]

I have a pair of Swallowtails in my 5' 120 and I feel like it is a little to cramped for my male. He is full grown and beautiful. I am sure it is sufficient but I wish there was more room for him.

 

[DrHank]

You know you guys are talking me right out of one. Oh well, I gusee I can live without one. Beautiful fish though. Thanks!

 

[jpslickorocks]

Here Is a few pics of my tank and my angels.

 

[jda]

2 females might be OK when small. If you get a male/female pair, then the male will likely be too big.

6' tank is probably best, but a 5' would be OK.