Juvenile Blue In a Reef

[azkass]

I have a 50 gal. LPS tank and was thinking of adding a juvenile Blue angel. I know angels are always a risk as they are coral munchers. Just wanted to see if anybody else has one in their reef or has kept one without problems.

Mark

 

[randomfishguy85]

holacanthus angels are amonst the worst coral munchers and your tank is to small for a blue angel

 

[Dr Colliebreath]

The get well over a foot long, and thick. Your tank is much too small. You should find a more appropriately-sized fish.

 

[sandwi54]

+1. A blue angel is one of the biggest large angels and needs at least an 8-foot, 250g tank. Your tank is way too small for anything except for dwarf angels. Most dwarf angels get to 4-5" and are suitable for a 50g.

 

[azkass]

Thanks. I am fully aware of how big these angels get as I have kept Holocanthus angels before and had a full size queen angel for several years in a 300 gallon tank. The one I was considering is about an inch long and when it outgrows the tank I would put it in an acceptable size tank. I know it's not a good idea, just wanted to get your thoughts.