Larger Bandit Angelfish

[echoreef]

Is it a bad idea to buy a larger bandit angelfish that is around 4.5 inches? I have always been wanting one to put in my peaceful community tank. This is a full SPS tank where the temperature stays around 78 degree year round. Tank size is 250 gallon lightly stocked.

 

[steelersfan]

I picked up my current Bandit about 4 years ago. At that time, he was under 2 inches. With the aid of a chiller, my tank is right at 74 degrees. As far as corals, he loves picking at anything meaty, such as plates, scolymias, etc...
If you can get one that is eating well, I would strongly encourage you to get one. These guys are beautiful, IMO.

 

[echoreef]

From what I have read, the bandit angels do better when purchased at a smaller size of 3" or less. This one is a bit bigger so I am worried about getting it to eat and adapt to aquarium life.

 

[Psionicdragon]

I would pass on it unless it is 100% eating and been there for awhile with no bac infection or lumps.

 

[humaguy]

find out if it was caught by Rufus grab it asap....
nya has one, forget the size, that has been eating well for a few weeks now..
if it is the nya one, grab her as she is a Rufus Bandit...

 

[humaguy]

btw...if it is the Bandit that Kevin has at pia, I would recommend the same..grab it asap....

 

[RayL]

I just picked up a 3.75" bandit a few days ago and she is in 78 degree water. Starting to eat well also. I personally love bandits, so I would take the chance and pick it up

 

[the808state]

anything under 5" is OK. over 5" they tend to be more finicky. you should be fine at 4.5"

 

[las]

Theres a 3.5 inch one at a LFS by me that is doing great. I kno that they will ship and are a great company.