Your favorite Reef Safe Dwarf Angelfish? - Page 2

DT's_Reef · 04/21/2006, 12:00 PM

I've had a good experience with two golden angels, in separate SPS systems. Never bothered my SPS or other corals.

These fish should be the only angel in the system. They tend to be incredibly shy for a long time, but eventually become less secretive although this process can take several months.

They tend to live very well off the rocks, and stay fat. Eventually mine learned to rush out during feeding time and snap up food, even flake and pellets, although again, this took months.

And best of all, they look incredible.

IanInDC · 04/21/2006, 12:02 PM

POTTER'S!!! I think they're also risk, but mostly because of collection techniques. They're so hardy and willing to eat (what YOU want them to eat!) if they'e collected right.

I say Potter's all the way, especially the rare blue-black Potter's...

Kinetic · 04/21/2006, 12:06 PM

my favorite reef safe dwarf angelfish is one that doesn't exist. i would never put another in a reef tank.

Riptide10 · 04/21/2006, 12:17 PM

What is this talk of a blue black potter?

Pictures?

sloshesv · 04/21/2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by koden
my favorite reef safe dwarf angelfish is one that doesn't exist. i would never put another in a reef tank.

I thought I was alone.

fish_taste_good · 04/21/2006, 01:00 PM

i wish i could find one that would eat xenia

blackie lawless · 04/21/2006, 01:09 PM

I'm with this guy. Xenia seem to be as resilient as Aiptasia.

As far as Angels, (Flame Angel aside), I think the Flameback is a beautiful dwarf angel.

rbp 4 135 · 04/21/2006, 01:15 PM

i have a half black angel, i am fond of him

RichConley · 04/21/2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by koden
my favorite reef safe dwarf angelfish is one that doesn't exist. i would never put another in a reef tank.

Koden, like I said earlier, the countless poles done on this board prove otherwise.

IMO, theyre definitely safer than butterflies(even CBB), most blennies, and probably safer than tangs.

blackie lawless · 04/21/2006, 01:25 PM

Some people are not fond of putting there hard work at risk by adding an Angel, which I can understand.

I took a gamble and added my Flame Angel about 6 months ago, but I haven't really invested a great deal of money in expensive corals yet. Just Zoa's and LPS.

If my tank was stocked with expensive rics and SPS, I may have not done it.

My gamble paid off though as my Flame Angel is a model citizen thus far, and has quickly become my favorite fish.

Good Luck with your decision.

The Reefer91 · 04/21/2006, 01:48 PM

could a cherub angel be kept in a 20g?

TimmyB · 04/21/2006, 01:52 PM

I have a Lemon Peel Angel in my tank and think its great.

Have had it for over 3 years and has never nipped at any corals.

Great fish.

TWallace · 04/21/2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NewSaltyReefer
If what fade32 took a picture of is a flameback, my LFS has them, but they call them Potter's Angle. Is that another name for them?

I ask because that is my favorite I look at them every time I go in there...you know, 4 times a week!!!!

It's just the angle the fish is at in the pic. From the front, Potter's angels are predominantly orange, just like that flameback in the pic. However, they're drastically different from the side.

Potter's Angel

African Flameback Angel

spsdude · 04/21/2006, 02:20 PM

I have a multicolor angel and so far he has been very good. I only have sps and mushrooms in my tank.

ajukes · 04/21/2006, 03:51 PM

coral beauty ! mines a great catch !
or maybe a nox ( black) angel very sexy little fish

SuperNerd · 04/21/2006, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RichConley
Koden, like I said earlier, the countless poles done on this board prove otherwise.

IMO, theyre definitely safer than butterflies(even CBB), most blennies, and probably safer than tangs.

I totally agree with this statement. All of the tangs I have kept eventually went after my corals despite being fat 24/7. My cherubs on the other hand never touched anything except the little feather dusters that grew on the LR and macro/micro algae

jsn150 · 04/21/2006, 06:42 PM

I love my Potters Angel

DeltecRules · 04/21/2006, 08:27 PM

My collins angel

cais49er · 04/22/2006, 08:48 AM

I'm suprised nobody has mentioned the Ebili angel. Mine is a model citizen as long as nothing enters his territory. He doesn't bother any of my corals or clams.

04/21/2006, 12:02 PM	#27
IanInDC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 268	POTTER'S!!! I think they're also risk, but mostly because of collection techniques. They're so hardy and willing to eat (what YOU want them to eat!) if they'e collected right. I say Potter's all the way, especially the rare blue-black Potter's... __________________ "Walk the bridges before you burn them down..." --eddie vedder Current Tank Info: 29 gal softies/LPS

04/21/2006, 01:00 PM	#31
fish_taste_good Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 632	i wish i could find one that would eat xenia __________________ Looking for a day job Current Tank Info: 240 Reef

04/21/2006, 01:48 PM	#36
The Reefer91 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,250	could a cherub angel be kept in a 20g? __________________ Dan "Every day we fade little by little, 'till there's nothing left of us but the lies we've sown." Current Tank Info: 20g L display: 2x65watt Coralife light, Octopus 150 needle wheel protein skimmer, 1 Koralia 2 and 2 powersweeps, and a DIY sump/fuge.....120G in the works!!!

04/21/2006, 06:42 PM	#42
jsn150 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 749	I love my Potters Angel __________________ My local fish store, "once the tank is up and going its a cinch to maintain" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon reef w/30 gallon sump, ASM G4X,2 250w M/H + 2 110w VHO's, tunze 6100, panworld 100px-x, 200lbs of Buna/Kaelini,

04/21/2006, 08:27 PM	#43
DeltecRules Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Homer Glen IL. Posts: 1,552	Collins angel My collins angel

04/21/2006, 12:00 PM	#26
DT's_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,083	I've had a good experience with two golden angels, in separate SPS systems. Never bothered my SPS or other corals. These fish should be the only angel in the system. They tend to be incredibly shy for a long time, but eventually become less secretive although this process can take several months. They tend to live very well off the rocks, and stay fat. Eventually mine learned to rush out during feeding time and snap up food, even flake and pellets, although again, this took months. And best of all, they look incredible.

04/21/2006, 12:06 PM	#28
Kinetic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,230	my favorite reef safe dwarf angelfish is one that doesn't exist. i would never put another in a reef tank.

04/21/2006, 12:17 PM	#29
Riptide10 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Billings, MT. Posts: 500	What is this talk of a blue black potter? Pictures?

04/21/2006, 01:09 PM	#32
blackie lawless Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 283	I'm with this guy. Xenia seem to be as resilient as Aiptasia. As far as Angels, (Flame Angel aside), I think the Flameback is a beautiful dwarf angel.

04/21/2006, 01:15 PM	#33
rbp 4 135 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 181	i have a half black angel, i am fond of him

04/21/2006, 01:25 PM	#35
blackie lawless Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 283	Some people are not fond of putting there hard work at risk by adding an Angel, which I can understand. I took a gamble and added my Flame Angel about 6 months ago, but I haven't really invested a great deal of money in expensive corals yet. Just Zoa's and LPS. If my tank was stocked with expensive rics and SPS, I may have not done it. My gamble paid off though as my Flame Angel is a model citizen thus far, and has quickly become my favorite fish. Good Luck with your decision.

04/21/2006, 01:52 PM	#37
TimmyB Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 41	I have a Lemon Peel Angel in my tank and think its great. Have had it for over 3 years and has never nipped at any corals. Great fish.

04/21/2006, 02:20 PM	#39
spsdude Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 155	I have a multicolor angel and so far he has been very good. I only have sps and mushrooms in my tank.

04/21/2006, 03:51 PM	#40
ajukes Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 95	coral beauty ! mines a great catch ! or maybe a nox ( black) angel very sexy little fish

04/22/2006, 08:48 AM	#44
cais49er Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Panama City Posts: 5	I'm suprised nobody has mentioned the Ebili angel. Mine is a model citizen as long as nothing enters his territory. He doesn't bother any of my corals or clams.