how big does an angelfish get? I want to get a angelfish but i dont have much room to have a big tank... my friend had angel that only grew about 2-3 inches but some say theirs is a foot long...
also it would be helpful if anyone told me about the best environment for angel tank... please note that i can only have a smallish tank..
if angelfish is just not possible for a small tank, what other fish would be good?? i like cichlids but tropical might be ok..
2006-12-03 16:49:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
The minimum size tank for a pair of Angelfish is 15 gallons, but should be 25 gallons or larger for an adult breeding pair. As you can imagine, a fully grown pair of Angels to herd around would be pretty cramped in anything smaller.
Another plus to having a larger tank is that there is a better feeling of security in a larger tank.
2006-12-03 20:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
angel like to be in at least a small school! I wouldnt keep one angel in smaller than a 10 gallon!!! I have a 55 gallon and have 4 bout 3 inc angels fish will only grow to the size of thier environment !!! i would say 10 gal. 1 fish 20 gall. 2 fish so on
2006-12-04 01:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by jessejames3293 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Origin = Amazon region of South America
Size = Up to 6" in length, the top and bottom fins spanning a greater distance in the Veil varieties.
Ideal Water Quality = Soft (0.6 to 1.2 dH), slightly acid (pH 6.5 to 6.9), successful breedings have occurred in pH 6.8.
Diet = Angelfish can survive on flake food alone, but they will thrive and be much more apt to breed on a greatly varied diet. Live foods such as Adult Brine Shrimp, Black Worms, Mosquito larvae, finely chopped earthworms and Guppy fry are accepted with enthusiasm and should be included regularly. If live food is not available, frozen packages of Blood Worms (Midge Fly larvae), Brine Shrimp and others are available from your favorite pet supply store and are acceptable substitutions for the live food. There are many dried foods available that will suffice too.
Raw beef heart, finely ground, mixed with unflavored gelatin and frozen immediately in small one serving size pieces is a good and economical addition to your Angelfish diet. Be absolutely sure there is no fat in the meat.
Tank Size = The minimum size tank for a breeding pair of Angelfish is 15 gallons, but should be 25 gallons or larger if you plan on leaving the fry with the parents. As you can imagine, a fully grown pair of Angels with 200-300 fry to herd around would be pretty cramped in anything smaller. Another plus to having a larger tank is that there is a better feeling of security in a larger tank and the parents aren't as apt to eat their eggs or young.
2006-12-04 01:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Siru S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 anglefish for about 4 months now. When i brought them they was abt 5cm now the double in size to like 10cm. Not only that they been laying eggs for the pass few week now. All fish need a heater and filter. I used real plant in my tank for the fish can nipple on them. Oh i also have some woods i brought from the pet shop, as it can provide a place for the fishes to hide.
2006-12-04 01:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by timbo_boi15 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My biggest ones only got up to 4".
However a link I looked up says:
""""Size and Life Span. Angel Fish can grow to be 12" tall and probably taller. I have seen Angel Fish with bodies 6" in diameter, but it is unusual for them to grow this big. Angel Fish are known to have lived for at least 10 years, and with exceptionally good care they can probably live even longer."""""
2006-12-04 04:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saltwater angelfish usally grow up to be around 8-9 inches. Dwarf saltwater angels usally grow to be 3-4 inches. I'm not sure if you are talking about saltwater, if you are you can't have cichlids, they are freshwater.
2006-12-04 01:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by JoeSchmoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how big your tank is . Most fish will get as big as there tank will let them get.
2006-12-04 07:21:38 · answer #7 · answered by Robin H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several species of angel fish , and the largest one
can get up to 200lbs.
Now thats a 'big' angel fish !!!
2006-12-04 01:25:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there about for 4inchs
2006-12-04 00:55:11 · answer #9 · answered by tootsie6786 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋