Re: [Killietalk] Re: OFF TOPIC Angelfish

["Mark & Peta" <mbethke at socal_rr.com>]

Greetings and good morning List,
I don't know how to address this BUT Angels are very aggressive cichlids.
They enjoy trimming fins of the more passive fish. I have learned and read
that they survive best in a single species tank.
Due to their size and aggressive nature it would be best to place them in a
large aquarium but aside from fishes with built in defenses like loaches and
cory's the angels don't tolerate other tankmates that could fit into their
mouth. Any other cich's would make for a conituous battle leaving both the
angels and the other cich being injured and maybe die.
A single speceis tank is not a problem unless you want to add so many fish
that they fight amongst each other. Well I hope you can get his problem
worked out, Mark B.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debra Bear" <Debrabear62 at characterlink_net>
To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 3:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Re: OFF TOPIC Angelfish


> Wright,
> You pretty well have it all summed up right! But let me add that if the
> young fella would go to a 55 gal.He could have neons if he bought the
adults
> and introduce they at the same time that he put the angels in the 55.He
> would also need more than just two as neons are much more happy in a
school.
> It is very pretty to see the neons swimming in a group.
> Deb Bear... in rainy Willards Md
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wright Huntley" <whuntley at verizon_net>
>
> >
> > As the fish expert, you should tell him to get a bigger tank before
> > thinking of other inhabitants. If there is adequate space, many fish
> > will get along very well with the angels. Except when breeding and
> > protecting eggs or young, they are quite peaceful. Tetras, larger
> > livebearers, barbs (some) and catfish can do very well with them. Golden
> > Wonder killies and GAR will do great, too. Just remember the final size
> > determines the size tank you need. I wouldn't put 2 angels in less than
> > a 20G Tall and would feel better with a 55G tank for them if other fish
> > are to be added. Remember that a grown angel can be 7-8" long and as
> > much as 10" tall. They grow fast and can get there in a few months if
> > cared for properly.
> >
> > That's my OT US$0.02.
> >
> > Wright
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