Angels in the Reef Aquarium

[tang daddy]

I know angels eat zoos, sponges, brains, frogspawn and sometimes will pick on clams, they leave sps, mushrooms, anemone and fungia alone. I think it depends on the individual fish and how well it's fed.

Bigger angels need to eat alot and more frequently lime 3-5 times daily, when they are hungry they are more likely to sample coral.

[Stones]

I've had a regal angel in the past and still have a majestic angel in a full blown reef tank. The only corals they ever bothered were zoas/palys and my clams. Most of my corals are SPS but I do have several euphyllia species in the tank that were not bothered by the angels. I'm assuming "meatier" corals such as brains, acans, or blastos however may get nibbled on occasionally as well.

Large angels are truly stunning fish and once you've had one, you'll likely never go without having one in your reef tank again, despite the advanced level of care needed as well as their appetite for certain species of coral.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Most dwarf angels will be safe, as long as they are fed regularely. Not a guarentee though.

If you have clams, beware.

Flame, coral beauties, pyramid, etc...

regal, queens, and other large ones are bad.

Ken - BWA

[Lance]

Have you thought about any of the deep-water Angels? (Genicanthus sp.) Deep-water Angels are usually more reef safe. I have a Lamarck's that is a model citizen. I'm also considering a pair of Bellus Angels.

[Juicy]

I have looked at those and the Japanese Swallow tail. I have a coral beauty and he seems to not bother any of the coral I have. It just sucks that all the real cool looking and colorful fish seem to be non reef safe. I was thinking of just switching over to a FOWLR tank and getting some neat fish. Maybe down the road when I have more time I can attempt a complete reef tank.