Should I get this?

[angelfish boy]

Anularus angelfish: I have been doing the hobby for 2 years. I am 12 years old. I have experience with hard to keep angels.I have a 125 gallon with lots of live rock. Based on this info, should I get a Anularus angelfish for 160. He is 4.5 inches.


Minimum Tank Size: 220 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 1'
Color Form: Blue, Tan, White
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Family: Pomacanthidae

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overview
The Annularis Angelfish is also referred to as the Blue Ring Angelfish and Blue King Angelfish due to its brilliant sapphire stripes over a predominantly brown body and whitish-blue tail.
A minimum of a 220 gallon tank is necessary for a single Annularis. Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves and live rock for grazing. A word of caution: this variety will nip at sessile invertebrates directly at the base such as nudibranchs, corals, and tridacnid (three-footed) clams. As such, the Annularis Angelfish would not make a good reef dweller. Considered semi-aggressive, the Annularis may become territorial once acclimated to the tank.

All Angelfish are considered hermaphroditic, and visibly, it is not possible to differentiate males from females.

The diet of the Annularis Angelfish should include vegetables, meats, and angelfish food preparations containing spongiform products. When first introduced, it may need to be offered live foods such as brine shrimp or freshly chopped seafoods to entice it to eat.

Approximate Purchase Size: Juvenile Small 1" to 1 3/4" Medium 1 3/4" to 2 " Large 2" - 2 3/4" Sub Adult Medium 2 3/4" to 3" Adult Small 3" to 3 1/2" Medium: 3 1/2" to 4" Medium/Large 4" to 5" Large : 5" to 6" X Large 6" to 7" Show Size 8" to 9"

 

[tommy tomato]

I think you answered your own question with your first line in blue

 

[angelfish boy]

I'm a idiot:headwalls:

 

[gatoralum69]

It ok we all sometimes miss the obvious. Heck at 12 years old I was only doing freshwater fish. My water changes consisted of taking the tank outside and turning on the sprinkler system. Looking back those were some hardy fish lol

 

[tommy tomato]

Lol roach

 

[mrx66699]

Ok here we go again ......I really dont know how to say this but Im going to give it a shot and hope that you can slow down and understand.........we all realize your only 12 and just getting started which there is nothing wrong with ....but you continue trying to force the issue of collecting large angles in tanks that are clearly not set up for there best interest......not to mention you continue ignoring the invaluable information and knowledge others have been trying to give you......SLOW DOWN and just take your time...... if you truly appreciate these creatures 1/2 as much as your continued desire to collect them then you will realize they are not just toys you buy brag to your friends about play with for a few weeks till they break discard them and then just get a new one.....

in your opening statement you stated that you have experience with hard to keep large angles.......NO YOU DON'T ..... just because you can purchase or collect them, keep them for a few weeks till you kill them, and then replace them isn't experience....at least not good experience..... (this fact has been proven by this post and some of the following points)

1st you posted a list of about 15 large angels you wanted to put in an already overstocked 55

2nd so you upgraded to a larger tank...ok thats a start..... but just because you have a larger setup doesnt mean you can just through things in it and they will have any kind of quality of life.....

3rd on your old system from our short time talking you stated to me that you were dosing copper directly into the DT (big mistake)

4th on this same system at the same time you were dosing copper in the DT you were also running carbon on the system essentially making the copper ineffective ......

5th on this same system you had NO skimmer running on it and Im not sure you even listened to my advice and researched getting one for your new system yet before attempting to load it up with new fish.....of all items to skimp on with a saltwater setup especially one intended on housing large angels is a good if not a great skimmer ...

6th ....you sent me a pic of your new upgrade and you have very minimal live rock in it which = very minimal surface area for biological growth...

7th....you just upgraded your system ....A. did it even have time to cycle yet? (you just got it what a week ago) B. did you fill it with all new water? (I hope so your old had traces of copper) C. did you put new sand in it? (hope so your old has copper in it) D. did you put new LR in it? (hope so your old has copper in it)

.....it can be hard sometimes to slow down your excitement and passion for things you have great interest in .......but in this hobby if you dont this will only lead to mistakes and ultimately failure...... dont do this at the expense of some wonderful creatures......take your time and do it right, in this hobby slow and steady wins the race

you have seen my system and its loaded with some wonderful large angles ....it didnt get like that over a months time.....it took over two years of planning and work to get it to where it is today and it prolly has another 2 years more work to get it where it needs to be......... from cycling the live rock for over a year to reworking the overflow three times (each taking me over month to design/redesign and build again) just to get the right flow I felt it needed.....things worth doing take time......

 

[angelfish boy]

The tank has completely new sand, rocks, and I am looking for a skimmer. I just wanted to know if this fish would be able to thrive in my tank when it is ready. I put 250 pounds of live Fiji rock. Also my friend wants one and he does not have a RC account to ask anyone. He has a 220. I think the bueaty of these fish excite me too much and I just need to be patient and wait for the tank to cycle and get the proper filtration such as a protein skimmer.

 

[angelfish boy]

I think the minimum size is because they could get big if it is only 2 inches is it ok

 

[mrx66699]

Perfect now your getting it...... lets just put that thought into motion .......

 

[angelfish boy]

Thanks I am bidding on a protein skimmer on eBay right now. It goes up to 300 gallons. Pray that I get it!

 

[Black Thumb]

Yes!! Tht would be a great addition. Post pics when you get it. I have been thinking about getting the same fish but have been on the fence about it.

 

[angelfish boy]

The tank that I sent you was my QT

 

[Elan L.]

I started off pretty young too and got into the sps and hard to keep corals game. The best advice i can give you is to take it slow. Everyone was telling me this when i started and its definitely the best information i got. Also listen to the old guys, they know whats up.

 

[billsreef]

I think the minimum size is because they could get big if it is only 2 inches is it ok

It's not because they could, it's because they will get big. At least if you do right by them so that they thrive and grow vs. dieing Best thing to do is select fish that will do well in the tank that you have now. Save the big guys for when you both have more experience and a large enough tank. With patience, you will get there

 

[angelfish boy]

Just got a steal for a protein skimmer that goes up to 200 gallons for 30 dollars. I am taking it slow and steady to make shure everything is perfect.