Dwarf Angels and Corals, Hit & Miss?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Sarrixx, Feb 12, 2010.

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  1. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    Potters angel is another good choice,have had mine for about a year and a half with no problems at all.
     
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  3. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    get either a flame angel, coral beauty or potters. All 3 are awesome fish!!!
     
  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Flameback angels

    I had one in my 5ft tank and it started browsing on corals - leathers and Zoanthids
    I moved the flameback to the 4ft tank which was FOWLR at the time
    since then I have started putting Zoanthids, GSP, Anthellia, leathers and LPS corals into this 4ft tank, yet until now the angel has not started browsing on any of them
    same fish, same corals, new location, new habits? no idea if it will eventually start again
    but so far its been a couple of months of good fortune

    in general I have been unlucky with dwarf angels - having had 4 different species that all developed the coral pecking habit

    Steve
     
  5. Sarrixx

    Sarrixx Bristle Worm

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    ive read that potters angels are difficult to keep, otherwise that would be my next preference. But yeah all over the net it says that they are VERY hard to keep. And steve that really sucks man, i hope your flameback doesnt start browsing your corals again! Angels are just the cream on the cake for a reef tank!
     
  6. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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    Good luck my friend and read especially into which fish go into the tank first. It is the best way to have a happy tank. PM me if you need help.:)