Flameback pygmy Angel ok in a 44g?

papania · 05/17/2009, 08:21 PM

We have a 44g that currently houses 2 false percs, a cleaner shrimp and 15-20 lbs of live rock. I'm seeing differing information about the minimum tank size for a flameback pygmy angel, which is what we would like to get next.

Do you think 44g is sufficient for this fish?

bradbmbj · 05/17/2009, 09:25 PM

I dont see size being a problem, but I have not had good success with any of the three Flames I have tried, I think a Coral Beauty would be a better choice, but this is just my opinion, others may feel different about the Flame

singold · 05/17/2009, 09:27 PM

Yes, but may be fully stocked with fish after that, or close to it.
I have a Flame Angel, great fish, btw

ocellaris123 · 05/17/2009, 10:12 PM

Your fine, I have one in my 29 gallon reef

bradbmbj · 05/17/2009, 10:17 PM

How long have you guys had yours? I have tried three and they all have stoped eating after a few months no matter what I tried to feed

papania · 05/18/2009, 07:04 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Just to clarify, the fish we are looking at is a Flameback, not a Flame. It's about the same size (3 in max), just wanted to make sure this doesn't change anything.

05/17/2009, 08:21 PM	#1
papania Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 162	Flameback pygmy Angel ok in a 44g? We have a 44g that currently houses 2 false percs, a cleaner shrimp and 15-20 lbs of live rock. I'm seeing differing information about the minimum tank size for a flameback pygmy angel, which is what we would like to get next. Do you think 44g is sufficient for this fish?

05/17/2009, 09:25 PM	#2
bradbmbj Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 554	I dont see size being a problem, but I have not had good success with any of the three Flames I have tried, I think a Coral Beauty would be a better choice, but this is just my opinion, others may feel different about the Flame __________________ New tank, $1200.00, New Skimmer, $400.00, New Lighting, $800.00, Not letting the wife find out... Priceless

05/17/2009, 09:27 PM	#3
singold Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 1,827	Yes, but may be fully stocked with fish after that, or close to it. I have a Flame Angel, great fish, btw __________________ "If there is no wind.....row." Current Tank Info: 75gal Reef w/29gal Refugium

05/17/2009, 10:17 PM	#5
bradbmbj Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 554	How long have you guys had yours? I have tried three and they all have stoped eating after a few months no matter what I tried to feed __________________ New tank, $1200.00, New Skimmer, $400.00, New Lighting, $800.00, Not letting the wife find out... Priceless

05/17/2009, 10:12 PM	#4
ocellaris123 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,123	Your fine, I have one in my 29 gallon reef

05/18/2009, 07:04 AM	#6
papania Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 162	Thanks for the feedback everyone! Just to clarify, the fish we are looking at is a Flameback, not a Flame. It's about the same size (3 in max), just wanted to make sure this doesn't change anything.