fish042099
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Hi anyone know if queen angelfish are hardy?
Queen angelfish
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Recty
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They are about middle of the line for large angels, imo. They arent delicate but they arent super hardy like a trigger either.
You wont kill one off by raising the salinity .001 on accident or anything like that like some of the more delicate fish who stop eating for a week every time you walk by the tank.
You wont kill one off by raising the salinity .001 on accident or anything like that like some of the more delicate fish who stop eating for a week every time you walk by the tank.
MrTuskfish
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Recty & i may be the only people not participating in Full-Contact Shopping Day----one spot just don't get.
IMO & IME; once properly acclimated and when they know their place in the pecking order, they are quite easy. But adding a more aggressive fish seems to upset their little world more than most fish. I really like them and have kept them for years----I'm not sure why, though. They demand a lot of space, mine is in a 240 and I'd never go smaller than that.
IMO & IME; once properly acclimated and when they know their place in the pecking order, they are quite easy. But adding a more aggressive fish seems to upset their little world more than most fish. I really like them and have kept them for years----I'm not sure why, though. They demand a lot of space, mine is in a 240 and I'd never go smaller than that.
Reefing Newbie
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I was at my lfs today taking advantage of their Black Friday sale to get sand and RO filtration replacements. They had a Juvi Queen Angel(2"-4") for $140. If I had a bigger tank I would have jumped on it. Sorry I can't help other than that. JMO though is that after any fish is acclimated to captivity and knows their place in the pecking order, they are fairly easy to care for. You just need to keep conditions perfect(which if you stay on top of WCs and test frequently isn't too hard).
fish042099
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Do they need any special care and/or equipment?
MrTuskfish
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The big "if". How big is your tank?
fish042099
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I have a 100 gallon aquarium,but I only have 2 fish and I plan to add 1 more fish. Also, I might upgrade when the fish start to get big. Other than the size, does it need anything special?
fish042099
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What if I upgrade to a 180-250 gallon tank when the angel hits the 10" mark?
fish042099
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Oh. Then would there be an angelfish from the Caribbean/Florida/Bahamas area that would be good for my setup?
fish042099
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Wow! That's a GOOD looking fish! How big does it get?
Triton_Z
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Queen Angelfish are quite hardy, however they need their space as already suggested. I think the minimum tank size should be > 200 gallons. The large juveniles to small adults (4-6") seem to acclimate to available frozen and dry foods the best. Some wild caught large adults (9"+) will not eat prepared foods and can be a challenge to feed.
My queen is quite the piggy and bossy. Eats nori, Marine-A pellets, Mysis, clams.
I would think a dwarf angelfish like Todd's above suggestion of a Yellow face or Cherub would be the best fit for your current setup and preferred region. It's a nice looking angel.
My queen is quite the piggy and bossy. Eats nori, Marine-A pellets, Mysis, clams.
I would think a dwarf angelfish like Todd's above suggestion of a Yellow face or Cherub would be the best fit for your current setup and preferred region. It's a nice looking angel.
geaux xman
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large angels of any kind are really not that hard to keep. the key is to QT them and make sure they're parasite free from the get-go. 3 weeks of cupramine and 2 treatments of prazi should do it.
with that said, i really like the brazil(i think) region queen angels. the entire fish is yellow in color.
with that said, i really like the brazil(i think) region queen angels. the entire fish is yellow in color.
fish042099
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Yeah. I once kept a queen angel, didnt QT him,(just floated the bag) and it got ich 3 days after I bought him! Also, would there be a problem between c. argi and a coney grouper?
MrTuskfish
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Of course. A grouper that can exceed 15" that eats anything and a 3" angel ?
Any grouper in a 100 gal tank is a problem
What he said. On the subject of Queen Angels: given a long tank (8 foot or greater), there should be little problem if you feed them appropriately and there is no other "king of the tank".
fish042099
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How about the Rock Beauty? Is he hardy?
