scribbled angelfish

R.W. · 06/02/2008, 10:39 PM

Right now i have the option of purchasing a scribbled angelfish that is 1-3" in size. What are people's experiences with this fish? How reef safe are they?

demonsp · 06/02/2008, 10:41 PM

They are a with caution fish in a reef tank.

D to the P · 06/02/2008, 11:36 PM

Good aquarium fish, should have plenty of swimming room, may eat soft corals, nip at LPS and zoos and clam mantles. They get to about 9" at full size so you wouldn't be able to have too many fish in the tank (reference Scott Micheal's "Marine Fishes"). I don't have any experience with them, but I hope this helps.

R.W. · 06/03/2008, 07:50 AM

Anyone else?

agreeive?fish · 06/03/2008, 08:42 AM

If you dont want it send it my way..the scribbled angel and the personifer angel are my 2 dream angels

Bruno3047 · 06/03/2008, 05:46 PM

I raised a scribbled angel in a 60g FOWLR tank from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches over a 6-year period.

Once they are established, they are very hardy fish and will take just about any food, including flake.

Getting them to eat was somewhat of a problem, which I eventually solved by putting in one stalk of romaine lettuce daily until he had established himself. After a day or two of eyeing up the lettuce, he started nipping at it and eventually would rip it up within an hour of my putting it into the tank.

There must not be any antagonists in the aquarium that object to his presence. If there are, he won't eat and will eventually waste away.

If you decide to buy him and after you put him into your tank, (QT is highly recommended but only in a well-established QT) you see that one of the existing fish is harassing him, you must take steps to separate the fish. This happened to mine with my already-established majestic angel. I used a piece of eggcrate to separate them for a few weeks to let them get used to seeing each other.

After a few weeks I removed the eggcrate and all was well.

As far as being reef-safe, I would say no.

But they are such beautiful specimens, especially when they are juveniles, it might be worth a little damage to your corals to have him.

Whatever you decide, good luck.

R.W. · 06/03/2008, 05:59 PM

i have decided to get it and see how it reacts with my corals.

D to the P · 06/03/2008, 06:07 PM

try to post picks whenever you get it.

R.W. · 06/03/2008, 06:08 PM

for sure i will. I will be posting pics of my tank next week. Recently redid a lot of stuff. I'll also document my new stand and canopy, that i will be building.

Bruno3047 · 06/03/2008, 06:35 PM

Good luck with your new acquisition.

In my experience, scribbled angels are second only to the clownfish for "personality".

Beautiful fish.

06/02/2008, 10:39 PM	#1
R.W. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 890	scribbled angelfish Right now i have the option of purchasing a scribbled angelfish that is 1-3" in size. What are people's experiences with this fish? How reef safe are they? __________________ 180g FOWLR "Sun bathing on the floor next to your tank is not, in any way equivalent to spending time outdoors."

06/02/2008, 11:36 PM	#3
D to the P Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Amishville, USA Posts: 2,047	Good aquarium fish, should have plenty of swimming room, may eat soft corals, nip at LPS and zoos and clam mantles. They get to about 9" at full size so you wouldn't be able to have too many fish in the tank (reference Scott Micheal's "Marine Fishes"). I don't have any experience with them, but I hope this helps. __________________ Nature V.S. Nurture: Nature Always Wins. Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod reef with LED's, multiple nano's at work.

06/03/2008, 07:50 AM	#4
R.W. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 890	Anyone else? __________________ 180g FOWLR "Sun bathing on the floor next to your tank is not, in any way equivalent to spending time outdoors."

06/03/2008, 05:59 PM	#7
R.W. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 890	i have decided to get it and see how it reacts with my corals. __________________ 180g FOWLR "Sun bathing on the floor next to your tank is not, in any way equivalent to spending time outdoors."

06/03/2008, 06:07 PM	#8
D to the P Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Amishville, USA Posts: 2,047	try to post picks whenever you get it. __________________ Nature V.S. Nurture: Nature Always Wins. Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod reef with LED's, multiple nano's at work.

06/02/2008, 10:41 PM	#2
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	They are a with caution fish in a reef tank.

06/03/2008, 08:42 AM	#5
agreeive?fish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,803	If you dont want it send it my way..the scribbled angel and the personifer angel are my 2 dream angels

06/03/2008, 05:46 PM	#6
Bruno3047 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,018	I raised a scribbled angel in a 60g FOWLR tank from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches over a 6-year period. Once they are established, they are very hardy fish and will take just about any food, including flake. Getting them to eat was somewhat of a problem, which I eventually solved by putting in one stalk of romaine lettuce daily until he had established himself. After a day or two of eyeing up the lettuce, he started nipping at it and eventually would rip it up within an hour of my putting it into the tank. There must not be any antagonists in the aquarium that object to his presence. If there are, he won't eat and will eventually waste away. If you decide to buy him and after you put him into your tank, (QT is highly recommended but only in a well-established QT) you see that one of the existing fish is harassing him, you must take steps to separate the fish. This happened to mine with my already-established majestic angel. I used a piece of eggcrate to separate them for a few weeks to let them get used to seeing each other. After a few weeks I removed the eggcrate and all was well. As far as being reef-safe, I would say no. But they are such beautiful specimens, especially when they are juveniles, it might be worth a little damage to your corals to have him. Whatever you decide, good luck.

06/03/2008, 06:08 PM	#9
R.W. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 890	for sure i will. I will be posting pics of my tank next week. Recently redid a lot of stuff. I'll also document my new stand and canopy, that i will be building. __________________ 180g FOWLR "Sun bathing on the floor next to your tank is not, in any way equivalent to spending time outdoors."

06/03/2008, 06:35 PM	#10
Bruno3047 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,018	Good luck with your new acquisition. In my experience, scribbled angels are second only to the clownfish for "personality". Beautiful fish.