To Dwarf Angel or not to Dwarf Angel...

Doubledown · 08/07/2007, 12:35 PM

...that is the question.

I set up the 120 again and after a fight with ich, flukes and a bacterial infection (lost a beautiful Asfur Angel), I am considering adding a new fish.

Currently the tank houses:

Bluefaced Angel (4") (sole purpose in setting up the tank)
Scopas Tang (2") (algae controll and I really like them - a bit bland though)
Mystery Wrasse (the wife really likes this fish - we have 2 now)
Lawnmower Blenny (found one that constantly munches on algae)

I was collecting (and will start up again) a mushroom tank and want to add some new color in the fish department.

I was thinking either a Potters Angel or a Coral Beauty - both would add a splash of purple and orange/red and both are available. Neither of them do anything maintenance wise, but they look nice and I have never kept one. is either of these a known mushroom eater?

I was also thinking of adding a Golden Wrasse for pest control so that should cover the additional yellow.

What do you guys think?

Should I not bother with fish anymore and just focus on the mushroom collection?

BreadmanMike · 08/07/2007, 12:40 PM

I have a maculosis living in my reef sump. I've had her since she was the size of a nickel. I know you'll take good care of her, so she's yours if you want her.

BlakDuc · 08/07/2007, 12:45 PM

The Flame has better color than both the Coral Beauty and the Potters. I love the Potters though and I would go with one of them.

Doubledown · 08/07/2007, 12:50 PM

That is very generous Mike - I will definately think about that.

Was she munching on your reef?

Doubledown · 08/07/2007, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrandeGixxer
The Flame has better color than both the Coral Beauty and the Potters. I love the Potters though and I would go with one of them.

I forgot about that one - I remember seeing some fantastic colored Flames coming in from Hawaii. I'll add that to the list.

Any thoughts on eating mushroom corals?

KeithT4 · 08/07/2007, 12:54 PM

I have a coral beauty for 3 years and it has never touch any of my corals

BreadmanMike · 08/07/2007, 01:01 PM

It's a long story, but she needs a GOOD home. I also have an arc-eye hawkfish you could have for the 120 as well. He will eat small shrimp though...

If you decide you want either one or both, lmk.

whiirly · 08/07/2007, 01:02 PM

In my past experience with Dwarf Angles they never messed with shrooms or any softies just Clams and sps

steri · 08/07/2007, 01:39 PM

I got 2 angels in my tank and they don't eat any shrooms or any corals for that matter. My dwraf is a flame angel.

miztic · 08/07/2007, 01:43 PM

I've got a potters angel and I love it, it's never bothered any corals as far as i know, I've seen a single nip at my brain coral, thats about it ..

ReefKeepersCorner · 08/07/2007, 03:20 PM

Every dwarf I've ever had has nipped/eaten at any coral possible. I've been a fan of the flames, but all 5 I tried would eat coral. I would think the coral beauty would be least likely to nip...
good luck!

SlowCobra · 08/07/2007, 04:45 PM

Broke1 has a flame in his 240 and it has yet to touch anything. He has a ton of SPS in the tank. I just picked up a flame yesterday, so I guess I will see if I get lucky and have a non-nipper.

jdhanover · 08/07/2007, 05:35 PM

Have had two flames die - one had popeye, etc in QT, the other just disappeared after appearing to be fine.
Maybe you ought to wait a while given the problems you have had (not dissimilar from mine)?
Maybe I am just frustrated having spent the dollars twice on the flame just to get burned (no pun intended)

cas · 08/07/2007, 09:17 PM

Potters can be fragile shippers from what I hear. Get the smallest one you can and make sure there is no shipping damage i.e. torn fins, wounds. Also make sure it is eating prepared foods before you take it home. They like to graze on the rocks and if you can get them to take nori the usually do well.

Doubledown · 08/08/2007, 08:16 AM

Thank you all for your help.

Sounds like these fish are like most - some will nip, some won't. It appears we have about an 80% chance that the dwarfs will be good with corals, better since the corals will only be mushrooms.

BrokenReefer · 08/08/2007, 12:30 PM

I have an Eibli in my tank and it's a great little addition.

Doesn't nip and does well cleaning up the rocks.

08/07/2007, 12:35 PM	#1
Doubledown Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richton Park, IL - Way Southside Posts: 2,037	To Dwarf Angel or not to Dwarf Angel... ...that is the question. I set up the 120 again and after a fight with ich, flukes and a bacterial infection (lost a beautiful Asfur Angel), I am considering adding a new fish. Currently the tank houses: Bluefaced Angel (4") (sole purpose in setting up the tank) Scopas Tang (2") (algae controll and I really like them - a bit bland though) Mystery Wrasse (the wife really likes this fish - we have 2 now) Lawnmower Blenny (found one that constantly munches on algae) I was collecting (and will start up again) a mushroom tank and want to add some new color in the fish department. I was thinking either a Potters Angel or a Coral Beauty - both would add a splash of purple and orange/red and both are available. Neither of them do anything maintenance wise, but they look nice and I have never kept one. is either of these a known mushroom eater? I was also thinking of adding a Golden Wrasse for pest control so that should cover the additional yellow. What do you guys think? Should I not bother with fish anymore and just focus on the mushroom collection? __________________ ...have you paid your dues, Jack?...Yes, sir - the check is in the mail.

08/07/2007, 12:45 PM	#3
BlakDuc Fragger Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 4,518	The Flame has better color than both the Coral Beauty and the Potters. I love the Potters though and I would go with one of them. __________________ Joe Cude Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 40

08/07/2007, 12:50 PM	#4
Doubledown Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richton Park, IL - Way Southside Posts: 2,037	That is very generous Mike - I will definately think about that. Was she munching on your reef? __________________ ...have you paid your dues, Jack?...Yes, sir - the check is in the mail.

08/07/2007, 12:54 PM	#6
KeithT4 Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Inverness/Palatine, IL Posts: 478	I have a coral beauty for 3 years and it has never touch any of my corals __________________ Keith Current Tank Info: 225 Gallon Reef In wall

08/07/2007, 01:02 PM	#8
whiirly Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Orland Park ILL Posts: 3,177	In my past experience with Dwarf Angles they never messed with shrooms or any softies just Clams and sps __________________ Whiirly A.K.A The One and ONLY:)> Current Tank Info: 180 might as well be a FOWLR

08/07/2007, 12:40 PM	#2
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	I have a maculosis living in my reef sump. I've had her since she was the size of a nickel. I know you'll take good care of her, so she's yours if you want her.

08/07/2007, 01:01 PM	#7
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	It's a long story, but she needs a GOOD home. I also have an arc-eye hawkfish you could have for the 120 as well. He will eat small shrimp though... If you decide you want either one or both, lmk.

08/07/2007, 01:39 PM	#9
steri Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aurora, IL. Posts: 2,361	I got 2 angels in my tank and they don't eat any shrooms or any corals for that matter. My dwraf is a flame angel. __________________ 220g: French Angel, Emperor Angel, Passer Anger, Blue Tang, Yellow Tang, Snowflake Moray Eel, Lunar Wrasse Current Tank Info: 220 with T5HO lighting. ETSS skimmer.

08/07/2007, 01:43 PM	#10
miztic Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Glendale Heights, IL Posts: 591	I've got a potters angel and I love it, it's never bothered any corals as far as i know, I've seen a single nip at my brain coral, thats about it ..

08/07/2007, 03:20 PM	#11
ReefKeepersCorner Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: under a rock Posts: 2,745	Every dwarf I've ever had has nipped/eaten at any coral possible. I've been a fan of the flames, but all 5 I tried would eat coral. I would think the coral beauty would be least likely to nip... good luck!

08/07/2007, 04:45 PM	#12
SlowCobra Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 3,079	Broke1 has a flame in his 240 and it has yet to touch anything. He has a ton of SPS in the tank. I just picked up a flame yesterday, so I guess I will see if I get lucky and have a non-nipper.

08/07/2007, 05:35 PM	#13
jdhanover Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs North Posts: 805	Have had two flames die - one had popeye, etc in QT, the other just disappeared after appearing to be fine. Maybe you ought to wait a while given the problems you have had (not dissimilar from mine)? Maybe I am just frustrated having spent the dollars twice on the flame just to get burned (no pun intended) __________________ Regards, Jon Current Tank Info: JBJ Nano 28g for sale along with other stuff

08/07/2007, 09:17 PM	#14
cas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 748	Potters can be fragile shippers from what I hear. Get the smallest one you can and make sure there is no shipping damage i.e. torn fins, wounds. Also make sure it is eating prepared foods before you take it home. They like to graze on the rocks and if you can get them to take nori the usually do well.

08/08/2007, 08:16 AM	#15
Doubledown Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richton Park, IL - Way Southside Posts: 2,037	Thank you all for your help. Sounds like these fish are like most - some will nip, some won't. It appears we have about an 80% chance that the dwarfs will be good with corals, better since the corals will only be mushrooms. __________________ ...have you paid your dues, Jack?...Yes, sir - the check is in the mail.

08/08/2007, 12:30 PM	#16
BrokenReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wheaton Posts: 311	I have an Eibli in my tank and it's a great little addition. Doesn't nip and does well cleaning up the rocks.