Would a coral beauty and flame angel get along?

[jkhudson]

A friend is moving and can't take his fish with him so he is giving them away. I have a flame angel in a 75 gal with alot of nooks and crannys. Could his coral beauty and my flame get along?

 

[six.line]

I second this question. Would they work in a 55 gallon as well?

 

[Blindmelonbob]

Technically, they're not supposed to get along, because they have very similar morphology...body shape and size. They may or may not fight in a 75. I'd think a 55 would only up the stress. Experience varies.

 

[ChunksInClemson]

Yeah, the only way I would try it is if you added them at the same time. Make sure that they are the same size. Im sure they would scuffle every now and again, but I doubt it would be anything serious but I guess there is a chance of it. More than likely its hit or miss.

 

[speccialj922]

there isnt really a black and white answer to this. they probly wont, but thats not to say that there isnt a chance of it happening. i personally wouldnt try it in less than a 125 or so. but it MAY work in a 75g. i def wouldnt in a 55g.

my opinion is that i wouldnt do it... but thats me

 

[usmcsgt]

I have a rusty angel and a Coral beauty in my 90 and they are best buds

 

[ChunksInClemson]

I guess the question is are you willing to lose one of them? If you're not, dont do it. Its hit or miss.

 

[Shaummy]

I had both in my 90 gal and the Flame (added second) beat the CB so long that it eventually wedged itself in a piece of rock and died.

It certainly is hit or miss, but even in my 90 gal which has a bit more space than a 55 or 75 tank.

I'd say it's risky to try.

 

[Chads29]

I personally wouldn't try it, but that is just me and my opinion.

 

[Angel*Fish]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6968411#post6968411 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Blindmelonbob
Technically, they're not supposed to get along, because they have very similar morphology...body shape and size. They may or may not fight in a 75. I'd think a 55 would only up the stress. Experience varies.

This is speculation, but I think possibly to the fish they also have similar color patterns. That is going to vary from coral beauty to coral beauty though. (Vertical lines)

I have a flame & a CB in my 100g. They were added at the same time - the flame picks on the CB but there is no nipping.

If you decide to do this at least float a bag with the CB for a while & watch the flame's reaction. If he shows anthing other than initial interest in the CB, I would not put him in.

Also I just noticed your talking about a 55g - I think for this to work you'd have to get lucky.

If you are very dedicated to doing it, you could try partitioning off your tank into 2 halves with eggcrate & put one one each side for a month or so & see if you can get them used to each other.

HTH