stocking my 55

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by bowe0587, Jul 10, 2012.

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  1. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    i keep a flame and a coral beauty with no problems. occasional chasing but it stops about 2 seconds later. just kind of a "puff my chest out" then forget about it when you run away lol
     
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  3. bowe0587

    bowe0587 Astrea Snail

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    How big is your tank? Did you add both fish at the same time. I would really like 2 of the dwarfs, I do have a QT tank that I could put one in if there was a problem. I would not want to risk one of them dying.
     
  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Two Dwarf Angels in a 55 gallon may work for months. As the Angels mature there is a good possibility that at least one will become aggressive. If your tank was bigger you would stand a much better chance of success long term.

    You will need provide numerous hiding places.

    Angels can be model citizens and months down the road they suddenly start showing aggression towards tank mates, eating corals, eating clams.

    Be prepared to meet their unique dietary requirement, your average fish food will not keep an Angel healthy long term and often leads to their demise.

    I suggest you get passive Angel fish such as a Coral Beauty or Potters.
     
  5. bowe0587

    bowe0587 Astrea Snail

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    Would a Threadfin Butterfly be a better option?