Pygmy Angel aka Cherub

[travisurfer]

I wanted to know what the minimum tank size is for one of these guys. Just about every place I see it says something different. So, what do you guys think?

 

[wahwoo]

Its a small class Angel that doesnt grow large in maturity. I think it would be fine in a 40 gal that isnt overcrowded. Smaller tanks would begin to limit its traveling space and eating space since they nip at the rock work for algae and sponge. I would not put a Pygmy/Cherub in a nano tank.

Anyone else with an opinion?

 

[catdoc]

Mine is very active and I can't imagine him in a smaller tank. He's in a 36" long tank and swims the length of it. He's a pretty good-sized one too--a good 2, almost 3" long.

 

[travisurfer]

ok, it seems like my 20H is definantly too small for a happy cherub then. thanks.

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

i think that 20 gal would be the min, for the larger angels like flames and coral beautys need at least 30-40gal

 

[travisurfer]

it would have to be with a pair of true percs so ill get a sixline or some kind of blenny instead.

 

[skylsdale]

I wouldn't suggest it in a 20 gal of any kind, especially when you take into account the active nature of the fish. It may be small...but that's not the only factor to take into consideration when choosing inhabitants.

 

[travisurfer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6991735#post6991735 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by travisurfer
it would have to be with a pair of true percs so ill get a sixline or some kind of blenny instead.

im going to get a sixline or blenny instead of the cherub