Angelfish in the reef?

[Ne0eN]

Has anyone had luck keeping an Emperor (Imperator) Angel in a reef? We're considering adding this fish (still juv colors) to the 7' long 260 gal display tank.

 

The current inhabitants are:

 

2 Blue-throat Triggers (pair)

1 Naso Tang

1 Yellow Tang

1 Blue Hippo Tang

1 Kole Tang

1 Coral Beauty

2 Firefish

2 Purple Firefish

1 Mandarin

2 Tomato Clowns (pair) [moving them to a breeder tank soon]

 

Any comments? All fish seem to be behaving nicely (except for the tomato clowns - hence the plan to move them)

 

-- Rob

[HowardofNOVA]

Rob,

I've got to come visit you and Pam and see what you have done with your tank since my last visit!

[Ne0eN]

Always welcome...

 

-- Rob

[Gatortailale]

april thread about subject by 143gadgets: http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?show...c=7580&hl=angel

 

Few on RC - reeffish forum area about it too.

 

 

Started as a Juv back at Dec. 2003. Mine seems to play nice with most stuff - except open brain.

[ErikS]

IMHO - angels are hit or miss in a reef. Some are no problem, & some are. Most anyone can really say is "you can try".

[Ne0eN]

Started as a Juv back at Dec. 2003. Mine seems to play nice with most stuff - except open brain.

 

 

Can't believe you got all these Tangs in a 210 gal tank!!! Looks great.

 

-- Rob

[dzekunoi]

I have an Emperetor Angel ( changing ) in my 125. She eats zoas sometimes. Not all the time though... And she killed elegance :( She is a good citizen otherwise - does not mess with other corals, clams or fish. It's important to keep her well-fed all the time to prevent accidents. So I overfeed and run 2 skimmers

I was considering getting rid of her at one point but my daughter did not let me I'm glad we decided to keep her - she is quite a character.