My current fish are:
1 algae eater
2 diamond tetras
5 neon tetras
4 mollies
1 swordtail
My aquarium is big enough, and I've read a lot about angels, but I was wondering if any of my current fish will have a problem with them.
2006-11-29 06:54:17 · 12 answers · asked by DeAnna 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
Angel fish are part of the cyclid family. They're semi agressive fish and do not go well together with other fish. Meaning, they are not a community type fish. So, just to be on the safe side, I wouldn't put an angelfish in with the fish you have now. You'd probably run into problems.
The only way to do that would be to buy the angelfish when it's still very very young. I know Petsmart sells angle fish that are fairly young. But once they start to get older, they get very teritorial over ornaments in the tank. So that could cause problems
My verdit would be not to add them. There are plenty of other pretty fish in the sea :)
2006-11-29 09:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by 'big enough'? Anything under 50 gallons isn't big enough for angelfish AND your current fish.
You can, if you have over 50gallons.
Angelfish are really happier in groups of 3 (or more), so you could get 3 angelfish, plus your current fish, for a 50gallon tank.
You should get some more diamond and neon tetras too, though, as both are school fish and should be kept in groups of 6 of more. They look at lot more impressive that way, whe nthey school.
Anyway, angelfish are wonderful fish. I have like 7 of them in a 90gallon, and they are definitely the stars of the tank. Feed them bloodworms and mysis shrimp for good growth :)
Whenever you add angelfish to a tank with smaller fish, such as tetras and rasboras, you run the risk of the angel eating the tetras. However, if you start off with big tetras and a small angelfish (quarter-sized or less), your angel should grow up knowing that tetras aren't food. However, angels (like any fish) may and will eat any other fish that can fit in their mouths - so if you hold your tetras close to your heart, just know the risk that it *could* happen. :)
2006-11-29 07:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Zoe 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The one inch/gallon rule really doesn't work with marine tanks. Salt water cannot support nearly as many fish as fresh water can, because it doesn't hold as much Oxygen. Plus, its much more likely to go wrong if it has a heavy bioload. How many fish, will depend on many things: 1) will you have live rock? if so, how much? 2) What kind of and how many filters will you have? 3) How big/good is your protein skimmer? This is critical, and an area where newbies cheap out on, only to regret it later. 4) Refugium? 5) Macroalgae? 6) How often and how big will your water changes be? A yellow tailed blue damsel and a flame angel will be nice in a 30 gallon tank. A scooter blenny would be good, and keep algae under control. Maybe a royal gramma, or some thing equivalent. Stay away from tangs. I would definitely recommend that you err on the side of caution, and under stock your tank.
2016-05-23 02:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be fine as long as the angel fish is fairly young and still on the smallish side. The other smaller fish should be fast enough to keep out of the way and by the time the angel is big enough to be a real threat they will be very used to one another.
2006-11-29 06:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Angel fish have a tendenancy to be agressive. I've had aquariums most of my life and I would say that the rest of your fish are pretty docile.Also remember the size as they grow.Angels can get to be pretty good sized according to the size of your tank ,amount of other fish ,and decor in tank.If you do get them,I would make sure to have lots of places for smaller fish to get away from them , Rock fomations ,ect...
2006-11-29 07:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by divas_dwelling 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Angel fish go well in community tanks. There shouldn't be a problem.
2006-11-29 07:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by kj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nah, angels are only semi aggressive and from my experience are pretty timid as long as there is about 3 of them. get them all of the same size so they can grow up together or it will be an all out feud. just picture Jerry springer except fish instead of people!! anyhow they should be just find.
2006-11-29 08:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the angel fish is large then it'll eat anything smaller than it. If not, then you should be okay, but you will have problems adding any more fish and having them not get eaten.
2006-11-29 07:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by Belie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure! We had tropical fish years ago and we had all of those and some others. It's the salt water fish that really don't get along.
2006-11-29 06:57:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not an issue if the angel is small
2006-11-29 07:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by wicked 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋