large angels

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Fishluvr, Feb 13, 2011.

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  1. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    How about a bellus angel pair?
    Even better, Grey Poma Angels grow to 7" and look amazing in person, pics don't do them justice. Looks like a conspic
     
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  3. Fishluvr

    Fishluvr Bristle Worm

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    I havent heard of them i will check them out. was def wanting a emp or yellow bar it would be in the 75 for a year and a half. So may just wait. How fast does a 2 in baby grow?
     
  4. Steve Goldsmith

    Steve Goldsmith Fire Shrimp

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    hold out until you get a larger tank. even a 185-225 would be suitable. stick with dwarfs in a 75g. a pair of Flame angels(boy & girl)'would bring out color.
     
  5. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    I have seen a Majestic, Asfur, Emperor, Six Bar, and Koran all kept in the same tank. They all got along great. The owner explained to me the secret is to add them ALL at the same time and they all need to be approximately the same size. He has had them in his tank for over a year.
     
  6. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    It would tak 2-3 years for a juvenile to reach adulthood in a 75 gallon tank and I would not recommend you attempt to keep these fish in a 75. Especially the Emperor. I have a Majestic in my 125. He is about 4 inches in length and I sometimes think my tank isnt big enough for him.
     
  7. Fishluvr

    Fishluvr Bristle Worm

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    wow ok yeah i will just wait they grow like oscars!
     
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  9. Fishluvr

    Fishluvr Bristle Worm

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    I will just get my zebra moray, harlequin tusk and tang dont know what type yet any sug? and call it stocked
     
  10. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    For Tang species in a 75

    one of the Bristletooth species would be good IMO

    yellow eyed Kole or Tommini Tangs are OK in that size

    also large Angelfish can be prone to eating corals
    so can dwarf Angels but with dwarfs there is a better chance they wont peck at corals

    with a Koran or an Emporer, my money would be on them pecking at corals
    as they eat sponges naturally thus some corals seem to provide them with an acceptable (to them) alternative

    Steve
     
  11. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    I would not put any of the above in a 75. I would wait to get the 300 then add them. 75 is way to small for these 1 or more.
     
  12. Fishluvr

    Fishluvr Bristle Worm

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    yeah thats why i was just gonna go with soft corals i thought most fish didnt like the taste of them. im gonna go with a emperor when i set up the 300