multiple angel fish

[ethuman]

Is a 72g too small for more than one dwarf angel fish? I currently have a flame angel but been tossing around the idea of getting a second one...

 

[Dmorty217]

Second flame or another dwarf?

 

[ThRoewer]

A pair of dwarf angels shouldn't be a problem in a 72 gallon tank.

 

[ethuman]

was considering something other than a flame, maybe a potters?

 

[alton]

My Male Flame Angel wouldn't allow any other small angels even in a 300DD, so I created a pair then a threesome

 

[albano]

If you rearrange some rock work another dwarf should be fine, but potters can be difficult to keep for most people.

 

[scooter31707]

Rearranging the rock work doesn't always work. Also as stated above, Potters can be difficult to get feeding and IMO, they look to similar in color as the Flame. Good luck, but it's going to be tough adding another dwarf to an established Flame.

 

[acebigalowe]

A constant game of Angel tag will be played in the 72.

 

[3dees]

I tried adding another dwarf to my 120 gal. and my coral beauty would have none of it. killed it within three days. better luck if added together.

 

[horseplay]

Maybe 3 will be better than 2?

 

[NyReefNoob]

look into the cherub angel fish. i had bought two really small one's that ended up pairing up and doing the spawn dance till my blotchy anthias chaced one out of the tank

 

[fairl80z]

I used to have a coral beauty, bi color and a flame angel in a 55 gallon all added at the same time. No aggression my brother wanted to tank so I sold him the fish and everything in it . All three are still very happy

 

[ethuman]

ok looks like it may be a trial and error if that's what I decide to do... do you think if I take the flame out for a week and place it in qt then introduce back into the dt at the same time together id have a better chance of them "playing nice"? I may just find another type of fish instead though

 

[albano]

ok looks like it may be a trial and error if that's what I decide to do... do you think if I take the flame out for a week and place it in qt then introduce back into the dt at the same time together id have a better chance of them "playing nice"? I may just find another type of fish instead though

Yes, but should still rearrange rockwork

 

[fairl80z]

I agree with albano rearrange some of the rock . After you pull him out and put him in the qt then introduce him and the new fish at the same time

 

[ethuman]

thanks for all the advice

 

[ThRoewer]

I would go for a pair - almost certain to work and you got so much more out of it than with two of different species.

 

[ethuman]

is there an easy way to determine sex? obviously google is next on my list

 

[ethuman]

since they are hermaphroditic im assuming that there is a chance of the established fish being the aggressor and killing the new addition unless I do some rock rearranging?

 

[ThRoewer]

Size difference is the key. When making a pair rock rearrangements are not really required. All you need to make sure off is that the new fish is of the opposite sex.
If your current fish is female, you can just add a larger male and they should get along just fine.
If your current fish is male you may need to catch him and keep him confined for a few days while the smaller female gets to know the tank. After 2, 3 days you can add the male in a clear container and see how they behave. The female should show submissiveness by forming a "S" shape with her body, tilts a bit to the side and trying to look as small as possible. The male should after that display not show any aggression towards her. If this is the case you can let them together.

If the female tries to look as large as possible by putting all fins up you may have two males or two equally sized females.