2006-07-17 03:09:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
The they will just fight over her...smiling.
Try getting two females.
2006-07-17 03:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen such misinformation concerning angels concentrated in one spot since I have had a computer. The only way to sex angels is when they are actively spawning, anything else is just an educated guess. Angels are cichlids, which means they are territorial. They also have individual personalities, some are docile, and some are murderous.
There are 2 types of aggression, territorial aggression, & mating aggression. Territorial aggression can get out of hand rapidly, especially in an undersized tank. When aggression concerning mating occurs, it is usually more of a strength test, to see if the other is a suitable partner. This is not always the case though, as breeding pairs have been known to kill their partner for no apparent reason.
They will not kill all the other fish in the tank, as long as the other fish don’t look like angels. I’ve kept angels with a variety of long slim bodies fish, along with various corys & plecs. Fish that stop growing because they are kept in an undersize tank are stunted, shortening their life. Angels need a minimum of 10 gallons per fish, with a tank depth of 16”.
Angels are not docile, they are cichlids, and will kill each other over time if incompatible. If you have 3 angels, and 2 pair, the odd fish left will get beaten to death in all but a 55 or larger tank. Your best bet is to get 6 or 8, in a 55 gallon, and wait for a pair to form. Return the now near adult fish for credit, easily paying for your original fish purchase.
2006-07-18 17:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tolak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It *might* reduce *some* of the tension, but definitely not enough. If your tank is big enough, adding some females would be advisable. If not, try trading one of the males in to the fish store. The only problem with that is they'll most likely want to give you another angelfish, and angelfish can be extremely difficult to sex. You might end up with the same problem. I myself would add several (to increase the chances of getting one or more females) or none at all (because the original angelfish has established its tank dominance). Depends on the size of your tank.
2006-07-17 04:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by nfaustman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not get 2 or 3 females
2006-07-22 09:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As angelfish grow, they always fight and often kill all other fish in the tank with them. Unfortunately, each needs their own tank. They also will stop growing if they don't have enough room. Mine got quite large and just became a problem so I sold them back to the fish store.
2006-07-17 03:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trade in a male angel fish for 2 or 3 females. if you explain what has happened to your fish supplier they will do this for you angel fish can be very territorial and need a shoal to remain peaceful . The two males are incompatible in the small area of a tank
all best
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2006-07-17 03:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what happens with male bettas also if they are together. never put 2 male fish of the same type together in the same tank. if you had a male and a female together then you would end up with fish eggs and later hundreds of baby fish. if you wish to keep both males, you must buy another tank to seperate them.
2006-07-17 03:13:35 · answer #7 · answered by elizabeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually its really not alarming if they fight, because angelfishes of any sort are far to gentle to cause an injury. They're not gonna cause a serious damage to eachother. So don't worry its okay if they fight
2006-07-17 09:44:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jojo A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angels are best kept in odd numbers. I would not, however, ever add just one. Your best bet is to add three, to give you five. If that is not possible, given space limitations of your tank, then I would exchange one of your current 2, for two more.
Really, though, try to keep them in 3's. I have a friend who has been raising angels for about as long as my Mom has been alive and he has taught me a lot about them.
2006-07-17 10:08:53 · answer #9 · answered by Savannah H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can, but they still will fight, they are fighting for territory, and if you put the female in, it'll just get worse. You can get another tank or a separator. That will help both of them. Go to www.petsmart.com
2006-07-23 18:16:08 · answer #10 · answered by missbehave252002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then they will probably fight over the female. You do not have to get rid of one of them, but rather, consider starting up another aquarium, and just seperate them.
2006-07-17 03:12:26 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋