stocking question

saltlife flo · 03/17/2014, 12:55 PM

I recently upgraded to a 46 gallon bowfront it houses a clown fish, valitene puffer and a blue and yellow damsel...I want to get a angel fish not sure what kind, want something peaceful what are some suggestions? I also am starting to keep sps corals most be reef safe..

Reefmedic79 · 03/17/2014, 01:05 PM

Most angels are not reef safe. The ones with the best chance of leaving the corals alone would be too big for a 46 bow. Your puffer is also not invert safe.

Laura8088 · 03/17/2014, 01:42 PM

I have a coral beauty angel in my 75 mixed reef and it has never touched a coral. but they say they are case by case, every fish is different. but a 46 gal would be way too small for that fish anyway. . i agree with reefmedic

saltlife flo · 03/17/2014, 02:33 PM

Thanks guys...as for my puffer he leaves my crabs and shrimp alone he's not aggressive so far had him for 8 months...so what are some good choices then want to add something else my tank seems bare

StaySalty · 03/17/2014, 02:40 PM

I also have a coral beauty. But like Laura metioned, its case by case with them. I have seen mine nip at a couple of corals but nothing severe. I used to have a potter's angel that would rather starve than eat coral but I'm not sure if you could put one of those in a 46.

JackandJill · 03/17/2014, 05:43 PM

Depending on the age of those damsels you may have trouble adding peaceful fish, as they are likely to be bullied.

03/17/2014, 12:55 PM	#1
saltlife flo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 7	stocking question I recently upgraded to a 46 gallon bowfront it houses a clown fish, valitene puffer and a blue and yellow damsel...I want to get a angel fish not sure what kind, want something peaceful what are some suggestions? I also am starting to keep sps corals most be reef safe..

03/17/2014, 01:05 PM	#2
Reefmedic79 Life and Reef Saver Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tavares, Florida Posts: 6,202	Most angels are not reef safe. The ones with the best chance of leaving the corals alone would be too big for a 46 bow. Your puffer is also not invert safe. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> How much deeper would the ocean be if it didn't have sponges? P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sid Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 20L Sump, 10G Fuge, JBJ A.T.O, 4" Reef Octopus, DIY Stand & Canopy, RapidLED Dimmable 36 Kit on 3 6" MakersLED Heatsink, MP10es

03/17/2014, 01:42 PM	#3
Laura8088 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 113	I have a coral beauty angel in my 75 mixed reef and it has never touched a coral. but they say they are case by case, every fish is different. but a 46 gal would be way too small for that fish anyway. . i agree with reefmedic

03/17/2014, 02:33 PM	#4
saltlife flo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 7	Thanks guys...as for my puffer he leaves my crabs and shrimp alone he's not aggressive so far had him for 8 months...so what are some good choices then want to add something else my tank seems bare

03/17/2014, 02:40 PM	#5
StaySalty Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 279	I also have a coral beauty. But like Laura metioned, its case by case with them. I have seen mine nip at a couple of corals but nothing severe. I used to have a potter's angel that would rather starve than eat coral but I'm not sure if you could put one of those in a 46.

03/17/2014, 05:43 PM	#6
JackandJill Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 249	Depending on the age of those damsels you may have trouble adding peaceful fish, as they are likely to be bullied.