Two dwarf angels need how big of a tank?

kmf507 · 10/12/2008, 10:05 AM

I understand that two dwarf angels are not considered to be good neighbors with each other, but at what tank size would you consider two of them (a flame and an elibi for instance)?

I'm not planning on getting two, just wanted to know everyone's opinion.

Thanks.

Grouperhead · 10/12/2008, 10:37 AM

I've seen a flame and cb kept in a 75g together and they were fine. That's probably the exception, and not the rule though.

I would say at least a 6' tank with a lot of liverock...simultaneous introduction would also help.

PaulieWalnuts · 10/12/2008, 11:03 AM

that would be sweet to have a flame and a coral beauty together.

agreeive?fish · 10/12/2008, 11:06 AM

I have a coral beauty, a bi color, a half black and a cherb in a 210g and they dont bother each other one bit... flame lemmon peel and potters are my next drawfs but a diffrent tank)

PaulieWalnuts · 10/12/2008, 11:24 AM

what about a the flame and the coral beauty in a 110 tall....if i add them at the same time?

Gwynhidwy · 10/12/2008, 11:34 AM

Smallest tank I would keep more than one species of Centropyge in is a 75G. It can definitely be done, and peacefully. The key is simultaneous introduction to the tank, adequate food, and plenty of hiding places so everyone can feel secure. My last 75G had a flame and a pair of coral beauties and everyone was happy and peaceful.

PaulieWalnuts · 10/12/2008, 12:16 PM

did'nt mean to high jack the thread but if i add a flame when i do my upgrade would that be ok? I have a coral b already and am upgrading from a 75 to a 110.

thanks
matt

Gwynhidwy · 10/12/2008, 04:48 PM

Should be fine, just make sure you have your flame all quarantined and ready to go into the new tank at the same time as your coral beauty. If you have a particularly antagonistic individual it may not work, but in my experience its usually fine so long as you provide the proper environment.

jadeguppy · 10/12/2008, 05:02 PM

I reaceived a bi-color and coral beauty that were kept in a 55g with a foxface. Not only did they never fight, all 3 often slept together.

10/12/2008, 10:05 AM	#1
kmf507 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 669	Two dwarf angels need how big of a tank? I understand that two dwarf angels are not considered to be good neighbors with each other, but at what tank size would you consider two of them (a flame and an elibi for instance)? I'm not planning on getting two, just wanted to know everyone's opinion. Thanks. __________________ Ralph Wiggum: When I grow up, I want to be a principal, or a caterpillar. Current Tank Info: 90g display, 30g sump, 10g fuge

10/12/2008, 11:34 AM	#6
Gwynhidwy Meat Popsicle Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,511	Smallest tank I would keep more than one species of Centropyge in is a 75G. It can definitely be done, and peacefully. The key is simultaneous introduction to the tank, adequate food, and plenty of hiding places so everyone can feel secure. My last 75G had a flame and a pair of coral beauties and everyone was happy and peaceful. __________________ -- He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. -- Aeschylus

10/12/2008, 04:48 PM	#8
Gwynhidwy Meat Popsicle Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,511	Should be fine, just make sure you have your flame all quarantined and ready to go into the new tank at the same time as your coral beauty. If you have a particularly antagonistic individual it may not work, but in my experience its usually fine so long as you provide the proper environment. __________________ -- He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. -- Aeschylus Last edited by Gwynhidwy; 10/12/2008 at 05:13 PM.

10/12/2008, 10:37 AM	#2
Grouperhead Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Shakedown Street, Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 1,477	I've seen a flame and cb kept in a 75g together and they were fine. That's probably the exception, and not the rule though. I would say at least a 6' tank with a lot of liverock...simultaneous introduction would also help.

10/12/2008, 11:03 AM	#3
PaulieWalnuts Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 1,381	that would be sweet to have a flame and a coral beauty together.

10/12/2008, 11:06 AM	#4
agreeive?fish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,803	I have a coral beauty, a bi color, a half black and a cherb in a 210g and they dont bother each other one bit... flame lemmon peel and potters are my next drawfs but a diffrent tank)

10/12/2008, 11:24 AM	#5
PaulieWalnuts Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 1,381	what about a the flame and the coral beauty in a 110 tall....if i add them at the same time?

10/12/2008, 12:16 PM	#7
PaulieWalnuts Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 1,381	did'nt mean to high jack the thread but if i add a flame when i do my upgrade would that be ok? I have a coral b already and am upgrading from a 75 to a 110. thanks matt

10/12/2008, 05:02 PM	#9
jadeguppy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nw Florida Posts: 2,611	I reaceived a bi-color and coral beauty that were kept in a 55g with a foxface. Not only did they never fight, all 3 often slept together.