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  1. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    normal angles 1 foot pygmies about 4-5 inches and yes its a hit or miss with angels and coral....i bought mine as a full adult and he is very well behaved and haasnt touched any of my corals
     
    brunoboarder244, Nov 9, 2011
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  2. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    No, I have had a full grown Adult pygmy for 2 yrs now, and he is only 1.5 inches long and only 1 inch tall.
    Amd yes some angels are coral nippers but, pygmys are not
     
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  3. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    my coral beauty is about 4 inches and isnt going to get much bigger
     
    brunoboarder244, Nov 9, 2011
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  4. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    if ur feeding mysis and zooplanton in large particle size no reason a mandarin wont survive imo
     
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  5. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    if its not on prepared foods it is a reason...its hard to find one already trained...naturally they hunt live pray
     
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  6. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Are you saying that pygmy's are not coral nippers?
     
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  7. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    i wouldnt say all but its a 50-50 shot
     
    brunoboarder244, Nov 9, 2011
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  8. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    thanks for all your input guys and gals I really appreciate it :) I think I can make some decisions now haha
     
    NanoMano, Nov 9, 2011
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  9. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    I haven't had any luck with angels and corals. :(
     
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  10. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    it is. In the post it said, "some angels are coral nippers, pygmy's are not.", could of been a mistake though.
     
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