bicolor angel

hydrolic1080 · 09/16/2010, 11:26 PM

Does anyone have any experience with bicolor angels?I am reading up on this specimen and to my surprise encountered conflicting info on the degree ofcare intended; some say the are relatively easy, others say they r easy to die.If u have or had these angels before what was your experience and what steps would u give to a beginner to ensure that this specimen actual thrive and not die?

theatrus · 09/16/2010, 11:31 PM

Like most Centropyge angels, a lot depends on the health of the individual fish. My flame angel has been one of my hardiest fish.

I'd suggest no less than a 55gallon, lots of rockwork for grazing, and feeding dried seaweed if the fish will eat it.

DJREEF · 09/16/2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theatrus

Like most Centropyge angels, a lot depends on the health of the individual fish. My flame angel has been one of my hardiest fish.

I'd suggest no less than a 55gallon, lots of rockwork for grazing, and feeding dried seaweed if the fish will eat it.

Absolutely. If you get a good one it'll live trouble free for years.

DJ

Pickupman66 · 09/17/2010, 07:24 AM

I have had mine less than a month, but no issues so far. it is a funny eater. some days it will tear the flake up, others it chases it but wont eat it. mine does like brine and most frozen I put in there. it does alot of rockwork grazing and is very thick. My LFS said it came from Sustainable Aquatics so it is Tank raised.

noraspop · 09/17/2010, 07:38 AM

We kept a Bicolor Angel for a couple years in a 75. I can’t speak to the articles describing them as difficult to keep alive as I never had that problem. If you have a stable tank, not too small, and you have one that you can watch eat and see that it is healthy before you buy it, you should be fine. On the flip side, we have kept two Dwarf Angels in our time as Salt Water keepers and both eventually had to be trapped and moved because of the nipping at SPS and our Clams.

Toddrtrex · 09/17/2010, 10:58 AM

JMO, they are one of the harder dwarfs to keep --- mainly finding a healthy one. Also, they are about the least reef safe (( along with a LemonPeel )). I currently have 4 dwarfs, which nip a bit here and there but no where near as bad as a Bi-color. For me, you couldn't pay me to put one in my reef tank (( would for a fish only )).

theatrus · 09/17/2010, 11:50 AM

I would consider flame dwarf angels completely reef safe. I don't have experience with the bi-color, but have seen bad cases with the lemonpeel.

A sea K · 09/17/2010, 02:29 PM

Aside form ease of keeping and reef-safeness, I hope you have something larger than the 36gal bowfront listed in your profile. Although these fish are "Dwarf Angels", the size they atain is larger than some full size Angels and not at all aproppriate for a 36 or even 55 gal. To me the key to success with most Dwarf angels is offering plenty of area to shelter in and LOTS of rock to graze on till they acclimate to the new surroundings and food sources. Neither of which is likely in the confines of a small tank.

Joshnlaura · 09/17/2010, 02:57 PM

We have had our Bi-Color Angel for a few months and he has been doing great! Just like some of the others have said if he has enough rock work to dip in and out of and graze on I think you will be fine. The only issues I have had is that he occasionally likes to bully the starfish and nip him off the glass of the tank. Aside from that he has done exceptionally well in our 75g.

09/16/2010, 11:26 PM	#1
hydrolic1080 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: florida Posts: 9	bicolor angel Does anyone have any experience with bicolor angels?I am reading up on this specimen and to my surprise encountered conflicting info on the degree ofcare intended; some say the are relatively easy, others say they r easy to die.If u have or had these angels before what was your experience and what steps would u give to a beginner to ensure that this specimen actual thrive and not die?

09/16/2010, 11:31 PM	#2
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Like most Centropyge angels, a lot depends on the health of the individual fish. My flame angel has been one of my hardiest fish. I'd suggest no less than a 55gallon, lots of rockwork for grazing, and feeding dried seaweed if the fish will eat it. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

09/17/2010, 07:24 AM	#4
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	I have had mine less than a month, but no issues so far. it is a funny eater. some days it will tear the flake up, others it chases it but wont eat it. mine does like brine and most frozen I put in there. it does alot of rockwork grazing and is very thick. My LFS said it came from Sustainable Aquatics so it is Tank raised. __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

09/17/2010, 10:58 AM	#6
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	JMO, they are one of the harder dwarfs to keep --- mainly finding a healthy one. Also, they are about the least reef safe (( along with a LemonPeel )). I currently have 4 dwarfs, which nip a bit here and there but no where near as bad as a Bi-color. For me, you couldn't pay me to put one in my reef tank (( would for a fish only )). __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

09/17/2010, 11:50 AM	#7
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	I would consider flame dwarf angels completely reef safe. I don't have experience with the bi-color, but have seen bad cases with the lemonpeel. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

09/17/2010, 07:38 AM	#5
noraspop Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Minneapolis, Minnefrozen Posts: 32	We kept a Bicolor Angel for a couple years in a 75. I can’t speak to the articles describing them as difficult to keep alive as I never had that problem. If you have a stable tank, not too small, and you have one that you can watch eat and see that it is healthy before you buy it, you should be fine. On the flip side, we have kept two Dwarf Angels in our time as Salt Water keepers and both eventually had to be trapped and moved because of the nipping at SPS and our Clams.

09/17/2010, 02:29 PM	#8
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Aside form ease of keeping and reef-safeness, I hope you have something larger than the 36gal bowfront listed in your profile. Although these fish are "Dwarf Angels", the size they atain is larger than some full size Angels and not at all aproppriate for a 36 or even 55 gal. To me the key to success with most Dwarf angels is offering plenty of area to shelter in and LOTS of rock to graze on till they acclimate to the new surroundings and food sources. Neither of which is likely in the confines of a small tank. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

09/17/2010, 02:57 PM	#9
Joshnlaura Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Western Ky Posts: 156	We have had our Bi-Color Angel for a few months and he has been doing great! Just like some of the others have said if he has enough rock work to dip in and out of and graze on I think you will be fine. The only issues I have had is that he occasionally likes to bully the starfish and nip him off the glass of the tank. Aside from that he has done exceptionally well in our 75g.

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