flame angel

jden092901 · 07/15/2008, 08:58 AM

I have a 29 gallon reef...There are a few fish I want but can not make up my mind. Would a flame angel be ok in a 29 gal reef? I hear they are reef safe, they are so pretty. I LOVE THE BLUE SPOT JAWFISH!!! but told that they dont do well in any tank. He has a black cap basslet and purple firefish. Which would you choose?

Josh

griss · 07/15/2008, 09:08 AM

IMO a 29 is too small for a Flame Angel. Plus, they occassionally will pick at corals and clams.

Bluespot Jawfish are from the Sea of Cortez which has cooler water than most fish imported for the hobby. Because of this, I would not recommend one for a reef tank.

joeychitwood · 07/15/2008, 09:35 AM

In general, dwarf angels are hit-or-miss in reef tanks. They are known to nip at corals, but it seems to vary from fish to fish. I've had two Flame angels in tanks over the years, and they both left the other tank inhabitants alone. One jumped out of the tank and died, so a cover is a good idea.

corbett_n · 07/15/2008, 11:43 AM

My friends flame angel eats his Green star polyps and occasional zoos

Playa-1 · 07/15/2008, 11:45 AM

My flame is a bit on the nippy side.

kevin2000 · 07/15/2008, 01:49 PM

My 02

While a dwarf may do OK in that size tank .... your tanks fully stocked as is and I would stop shopping for fish.

reefworm · 07/15/2008, 02:38 PM

my flame did OK in the 29, but I bought it back in my neophyte days and later considered myself lucky that it didn't munch on the corals. Doc is correct that it's a crap shoot with varieties of dwarf angels as to coral nipping. I also agree with Kevin2000 that you probably have enough fish now. How old are the 6-line and hawkfish? They may yet have some growing to do as it is.

IslandCrow · 07/15/2008, 03:00 PM

I'd go with the purple firefish. I've never owned one personally (though I keep thinking about getting one), but I think it would do just fine in your tank. Make sure the tank's covered, though. They are known jumpers.

steri · 07/15/2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally posted by IslandCrow
I'd go with the purple firefish. I've never owned one personally (though I keep thinking about getting one), but I think it would do just fine in your tank. Make sure the tank's covered, though. They are known jumpers.

+1

I would agree with IslandCrow. I have a purple firefish and a flame angel in my 75. Both angels i have tend to pick at zoas, but leave everything else in the tank alone. Firefish don't pick on anything and they have amazing color!

With you already having a few fish in your 29, I would recommend a regular firefish or a purple firefish. They don't take up or need much space, have gorgeous color, and unique little personalities. Firefish are great reef tank mates.

07/15/2008, 08:58 AM	#1
jden092901 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 367	flame angel I have a 29 gallon reef...There are a few fish I want but can not make up my mind. Would a flame angel be ok in a 29 gal reef? I hear they are reef safe, they are so pretty. I LOVE THE BLUE SPOT JAWFISH!!! but told that they dont do well in any tank. He has a black cap basslet and purple firefish. Which would you choose? Josh __________________ 120 Gallon Reef 40 Gallon breeder sump/fuge ASM G3 skimmer Mag 12 return pump Sea swirls and 2 Koralia 4's Filter sock 200 lbs live rock 140 lbs live sand Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef

07/15/2008, 09:08 AM	#2
griss RC Mod Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: In The Jungle (Wildwood, MO) Posts: 29,214	IMO a 29 is too small for a Flame Angel. Plus, they occassionally will pick at corals and clams. Bluespot Jawfish are from the Sea of Cortez which has cooler water than most fish imported for the hobby. Because of this, I would not recommend one for a reef tank. __________________ George Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder

07/15/2008, 02:38 PM	#7
reefworm Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waxhaw, NC USA Posts: 2,139	my flame did OK in the 29, but I bought it back in my neophyte days and later considered myself lucky that it didn't munch on the corals. Doc is correct that it's a crap shoot with varieties of dwarf angels as to coral nipping. I also agree with Kevin2000 that you probably have enough fish now. How old are the 6-line and hawkfish? They may yet have some growing to do as it is. __________________ "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 29 gal. reef/assist with 75 gal. at the school

07/15/2008, 03:00 PM	#8
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	I'd go with the purple firefish. I've never owned one personally (though I keep thinking about getting one), but I think it would do just fine in your tank. Make sure the tank's covered, though. They are known jumpers. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

07/15/2008, 09:35 AM	#3
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	In general, dwarf angels are hit-or-miss in reef tanks. They are known to nip at corals, but it seems to vary from fish to fish. I've had two Flame angels in tanks over the years, and they both left the other tank inhabitants alone. One jumped out of the tank and died, so a cover is a good idea.

07/15/2008, 11:43 AM	#4
corbett_n Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SC Posts: 1,271	My friends flame angel eats his Green star polyps and occasional zoos

07/15/2008, 11:45 AM	#5
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	My flame is a bit on the nippy side.

07/15/2008, 01:49 PM	#6
kevin2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,805	My 02 While a dwarf may do OK in that size tank .... your tanks fully stocked as is and I would stop shopping for fish.