Question on Cherub Angel.........

Iron Maiden · 07/08/2007, 08:10 AM

Ok, so after my nightmare with the coral beauty which found it's way back to the LFS. I have purchased a brightly colored cherub angel. How many of you have these critters and do not have any problem with them being nippers? He's in a smaller tank right now, I'm waiting this out before I add him to my 125 reef! Thanks.

jmait769 · 07/08/2007, 08:37 AM

This is my Cherub Angelfish. I have had him for over a year and he never nips at the coral. From what I read here on RC it is a hit and miss thing. I make sure I always keep him feed so I believe that keeps him from nipping. He is aggressive towards any new fish that are introduced into the tank but other than that he is the perfect â€œAngleâ€!!

I have soft corals near the bottom and SPSâ€™s on top:

Good luck.

Jay

TonyTheTiger · 07/08/2007, 09:03 AM

mine did great for a while then took to nipping my brain coral. That is the only coral he bothers. Just keep it feed well, they are a beautiful fish. I love mine.

billsreef · 07/08/2007, 10:04 AM

Had one for around 6 years in a 55 reef. Never had any trouble with him. Interestingly I had a couple of aiptasia that never spread, after he died they spread like wild fire. The last cherub I tried was a major coral nipper, so I ended up selling him.

07/08/2007, 08:10 AM	#1
Iron Maiden Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 79	Question on Cherub Angel......... Ok, so after my nightmare with the coral beauty which found it's way back to the LFS. I have purchased a brightly colored cherub angel. How many of you have these critters and do not have any problem with them being nippers? He's in a smaller tank right now, I'm waiting this out before I add him to my 125 reef! Thanks. __________________ "Here's to you Mr. way too proud of Texas guy". Current Tank Info: 125gal reef with 2 yellow tangs, 1 skunk clown, 7 lemon damsels, 4 pink smiths damsels, 1 scooter blenny, 1 banded coral shrimp, sally lightfoot, 2 hermit crabs, 4 gigantic turbos, 2 anemoneis, and corals.

07/08/2007, 08:37 AM	#2
jmait769 -CSHFLW Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 2,685	This is my Cherub Angelfish. I have had him for over a year and he never nips at the coral. From what I read here on RC it is a hit and miss thing. I make sure I always keep him feed so I believe that keeps him from nipping. He is aggressive towards any new fish that are introduced into the tank but other than that he is the perfect â€œAngleâ€!! I have soft corals near the bottom and SPSâ€™s on top: Good luck. Jay __________________ "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" - Thomas Alva Edison http://www.reeftronics.net/jay-m/reefcam Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon, Marco Rocks, 8x80W ATI Powermodule, Apex, Super Reef Octopus XP-3000 external

07/08/2007, 10:04 AM	#4
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	Had one for around 6 years in a 55 reef. Never had any trouble with him. Interestingly I had a couple of aiptasia that never spread, after he died they spread like wild fire. The last cherub I tried was a major coral nipper, so I ended up selling him. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

07/08/2007, 09:03 AM	#3
TonyTheTiger Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 87	mine did great for a while then took to nipping my brain coral. That is the only coral he bothers. Just keep it feed well, they are a beautiful fish. I love mine.