flame angel in a reef?

cbusreefer · 12/08/2008, 10:08 AM

I'm considering adding a flame angel to my 125, but have a few questions first. Who all has one in their full out reef? Do they mess with your zoos at all?

JAustin · 12/08/2008, 10:15 AM

I had one and it didn't touch anything....zoas, xenia, gsp, sps, ect. I guess it would all depend on the fish. You will just have to get one and keep an eye on it.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 12/08/2008, 11:06 AM

My flame angel is not a problem in my mixed tank.

cbusreefer · 12/08/2008, 11:31 AM

thanks guys, i've been thinking about it for some time and i think I'm going to give it a try.

iaJim · 12/08/2008, 11:37 AM

I've had several, and each one has been a good tank mate for everything. I have heard that they can nip at corals, but I have not had that experience.

crvz · 12/08/2008, 12:05 PM

Just beware, you may have to go fishing for it. There's really no guarantee, I've had bad success with them before.

45commando · 12/08/2008, 12:22 PM

I have had a flame angel in the tank for a couple of years.I had to remove the fungia(plate corals)I had in the tanks,as it was constantly nipping them severly.It has also had a go at one of the deresa clams in the tank,but has never(that I've seen)gone for the other clams in the tank(one of which is another deresa).It does also occassionally go for the odd zoanthid,but not to the point of doing any real damage.When I move house & breakdown the tank,the flame angel will not be re-introduced.Personally if you value your corals more than the fish,then I would not take the risk.HTH & good luck with the fish if you do get one-they are beautiful fish.

reidcrandall · 12/08/2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by crvz
Just beware, you may have to go fishing for it. There's really no guarantee, I've had bad success with them before.

That's the best advice. I will second it. I had one the first time I set up a tank8 years ago, and he was great. No problems at all. I got one for my new tank that I set up 2 years ago and had to pull him out. You never know, but I think they're worth therisk. I am going to try one again once I get my 120 going I think.

12/08/2008, 10:08 AM	#1
cbusreefer Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 497	flame angel in a reef? I'm considering adding a flame angel to my 125, but have a few questions first. Who all has one in their full out reef? Do they mess with your zoos at all?

12/08/2008, 10:15 AM	#2
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	I had one and it didn't touch anything....zoas, xenia, gsp, sps, ect. I guess it would all depend on the fish. You will just have to get one and keep an eye on it. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

12/08/2008, 11:06 AM	#3
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	My flame angel is not a problem in my mixed tank. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

12/08/2008, 12:05 PM	#6
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	Just beware, you may have to go fishing for it. There's really no guarantee, I've had bad success with them before. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

12/08/2008, 12:22 PM	#7
45commando Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,321	I have had a flame angel in the tank for a couple of years.I had to remove the fungia(plate corals)I had in the tanks,as it was constantly nipping them severly.It has also had a go at one of the deresa clams in the tank,but has never(that I've seen)gone for the other clams in the tank(one of which is another deresa).It does also occassionally go for the odd zoanthid,but not to the point of doing any real damage.When I move house & breakdown the tank,the flame angel will not be re-introduced.Personally if you value your corals more than the fish,then I would not take the risk.HTH & good luck with the fish if you do get one-they are beautiful fish. __________________ "It's not the size of the dog in the fight;It's the size of the fight in the dog!" -Sir Winston Churchill. Current Tank Info: 92G Corner tank, 250 wt 14K MH, 20G sump, 5G fuge, mixed reef

12/08/2008, 11:31 AM	#4
cbusreefer Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 497	thanks guys, i've been thinking about it for some time and i think I'm going to give it a try.

12/08/2008, 11:37 AM	#5
iaJim Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south central Iowa Posts: 590	I've had several, and each one has been a good tank mate for everything. I have heard that they can nip at corals, but I have not had that experience.