Two dwarf angels in the same tank (different species): Yes or No?

trilinearmipmap · #1 04-27-2010, 01:09 AM

I've had a Flame Angel for a long time in a 120 reef, I was thinking of adding another dwarf angel such as perhaps a coral beauty, what are people's experiences with this?

skabooya · #2 04-27-2010, 01:10 AM

generally 2 angels in a system is a no no BUT, if the system is big enough and has enough hiding places it should be okay depending on the personalities of the fish.

Chowder · #3 04-27-2010, 01:26 AM

I have a Coral Beauty and two Swallow Tails in my 5 foot 105G. I have had the Swallow Tails for about Four days so far. The two Swallows don't bother each other but the Coral Beauty in the first two days went after one of them every so often. It was the same one every time and left the other bigger one alone. It know completly ignores them and kinda hangs with them. It is still early to tell though. I know with the Swallow tails you can keep them in groups mostly with one male and a few females. The two Swallow Tails I have are both female.

Chris

globaldesigns · #4 04-27-2010, 01:28 AM

I have a flame and a potters angel together in my 180G. You have a 120G, so you may be ok... However, the first fish may be territorial for a bit, so it is a chance you take.

Personally I had my first flame angel dissappear, don't know where it went, so after some time I replaced him. My potters did chase him for a few days, but after that they were ok with each other.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #5 04-27-2010, 02:05 AM

I have had as many as 3 dwarf angels in the same tank, with little problems. The older flame may be very territorial. Hopefully the fighting is just for a short while.

kien · #6 04-27-2010, 02:24 AM

I have a Flame that is established in my 150g reef and tried to introduce a potters about a month ago. The flame nearly killed the potters. Chased and nipped nearly all of his fins off. Luckily the potters was so scared he would seek refuge in the net that I dunked into the tank to catch him with.