minimum tank for a coral beauty?

Reef noob_ · 09/14/2014, 07:53 AM

i was looking to find out what the minimum size tank a coral beauty needs as i have had conflicting information. One magazine said they have has two breed in a 40 gallon and minimum tank size is 30 gallons where a website said a minimum of 60 gallons...i have a 30 gallon tank and was looking to add one to my current stocking list.any info appreciated thanks.

Mark Bianco · 09/14/2014, 08:04 AM

I generally go with the recommendations of Live Aquaria and its stated at 70 gallon tank. Given the correct conditions this fish can grow to 4 inches in length, but that's rare in an aquarium. When you say add to your current stocking list what other fish do you have or are planning?

Mark

Reef noob_ · 09/14/2014, 08:22 AM

currently only an occelaris pair and a gramma. planning on adding the angel and a lawnmower blenny to finish stocking.

Xavibear · 09/14/2014, 08:26 AM

Dwarf angels should be in 50+ gallons imo. I used to have one, it eventually became a terror.

tang220 · 09/14/2014, 08:39 AM

They will become stressed in a tank too small. Best is to have at least a 50 or 60 gallon to at least come close to the requirements. If you don't change water a lot go bigger.

John

09/14/2014, 07:53 AM	#1
Reef noob_ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: holmdel, NJ Posts: 555	minimum tank for a coral beauty? i was looking to find out what the minimum size tank a coral beauty needs as i have had conflicting information. One magazine said they have has two breed in a 40 gallon and minimum tank size is 30 gallons where a website said a minimum of 60 gallons...i have a 30 gallon tank and was looking to add one to my current stocking list.any info appreciated thanks. __________________ ________________________ New Build in progress http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2528685 90 gallon DT, 65 Gallon Fuge, Chinese LEDs, LPS and Soft coral reef

09/14/2014, 08:22 AM	#3
Reef noob_ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: holmdel, NJ Posts: 555	currently only an occelaris pair and a gramma. planning on adding the angel and a lawnmower blenny to finish stocking. __________________ ________________________ New Build in progress http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2528685 90 gallon DT, 65 Gallon Fuge, Chinese LEDs, LPS and Soft coral reef

09/14/2014, 08:26 AM	#4
Xavibear Crazy Prophet Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,008	Dwarf angels should be in 50+ gallons imo. I used to have one, it eventually became a terror. __________________ 36g bowfront Current Tank Info: Pair of Occellaris clowns, Royal gramma, Yellow Watchman Goby/Tiger Pistol Shrimp, Blue tuxedo urchin, Fire shrimp, Trochus snails, Cerith snails, Nassarius snails, Ricordea mushroom, Kenya tree, Acan brain & Frogspawn

09/14/2014, 08:04 AM	#2
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	I generally go with the recommendations of Live Aquaria and its stated at 70 gallon tank. Given the correct conditions this fish can grow to 4 inches in length, but that's rare in an aquarium. When you say add to your current stocking list what other fish do you have or are planning? Mark

09/14/2014, 08:39 AM	#5
tang220 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: toronto Posts: 11	They will become stressed in a tank too small. Best is to have at least a 50 or 60 gallon to at least come close to the requirements. If you don't change water a lot go bigger. John