Orange striped dwarf angel

Sly1461 · 12/03/2016, 07:29 AM

Really like these and contemplating adding one to my tank. The only little red flag I have is I've heard they can destroy torch corals and zoanthids. I have a couple of torch corals that are doing really well and really don't want them to be eaten or destroyed. Has anyone experienced this? Or has anyone got any advice?

albano · 12/03/2016, 08:33 AM

Can't think of anyone with anything nice to say about Eibli Angels, other than their coloration ... Maybe get an Eibli tang?

billdogg · 12/03/2016, 08:33 AM

I assume you are referring to a Eibli Dwarf Angel? Like all other Centropyge sp., it might nip at whatever strikes it's fancy. Liveaquaria suggests a minimum tank size of 70g, so I think you will end up having problems if you plan on putting it in the 30g in your signature line.

Although I've never kept that particular species, I have had a number of other dwarfs over the years. They can be very territorial once established, making any additions problematic. That would only be amplified in a small tank so I would recommend against it.

jm.02

Sly1461 · 12/04/2016, 04:44 AM

Thanks for your help guys. It is an Eibl's Pygmy Angelfish, and think you're both right so will give it a miss.

scooter31707 · 12/05/2016, 09:18 AM

I cant tell you he experience with corals, but I had one in FOWLR that become quite aggressive around the 3 inch range.

12/03/2016, 07:29 AM	#1
Sly1461 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 37	Orange striped dwarf angel Really like these and contemplating adding one to my tank. The only little red flag I have is I've heard they can destroy torch corals and zoanthids. I have a couple of torch corals that are doing really well and really don't want them to be eaten or destroyed. Has anyone experienced this? Or has anyone got any advice? __________________ 30g reef tank, TMC V2 iLumenAir 600, Eheim Professional filter running Carbon and Phosbond, Reef Octopus HoB Skimmer, two powerheads.

12/03/2016, 08:33 AM	#2
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	Can't think of anyone with anything nice to say about Eibli Angels, other than their coloration ... Maybe get an Eibli tang? __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

12/03/2016, 08:33 AM	#3
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I assume you are referring to a Eibli Dwarf Angel? Like all other Centropyge sp., it might nip at whatever strikes it's fancy. Liveaquaria suggests a minimum tank size of 70g, so I think you will end up having problems if you plan on putting it in the 30g in your signature line. Although I've never kept that particular species, I have had a number of other dwarfs over the years. They can be very territorial once established, making any additions problematic. That would only be amplified in a small tank so I would recommend against it. jm.02 __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

12/04/2016, 04:44 AM	#4
Sly1461 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 37	Thanks for your help guys. It is an Eibl's Pygmy Angelfish, and think you're both right so will give it a miss. __________________ 30g reef tank, TMC V2 iLumenAir 600, Eheim Professional filter running Carbon and Phosbond, Reef Octopus HoB Skimmer, two powerheads.

12/05/2016, 09:18 AM	#5
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	I cant tell you he experience with corals, but I had one in FOWLR that become quite aggressive around the 3 inch range.