Flag fin angel in a reef?

[George]

I don't have first hand knowledge of flagfin. But I am into angelfish in general and read a lot about all kinds of angelfish. From what I gather, flagfin is more on the hit side (destroying your sps and clams). I wouldn't risk it if I were you.

[doch]

Well, the angel is now in my water change tank. I can't believe that I did this... I'm usually so prepared and picky. Serves me right though.... I figured that since this particular LFS has such a huge mark up that has burnt me several times that I'd get something back out of them. Not so much... although I do have a pretty sweet looking fish in my way too small for the fish water change tank. I want to put him in the frag tank, but there isn't much in the way of hiding spots in there for him. We'll see.

Seriously... anybody in Alberta looking for a flag fin angel?

Also, and better yet... anybody have good experiences with them in a reef?

[fishoholic]

IME (I had six large angels in a reef) angels mostly nips sps then zoas. Usually they leave lps alone.

[mark]

So you buy a unsuitable fish since you figure you were overcharged in the past? Karma might get you when the fish starves as see frequent comment on the Flag Fin is "It is one of the more difficult angelfish to adapt to prepared foods".

[doch]

As said in the OP... I thought it was a Gold Flake which are suitable, and adapt well. This is why I say "Stupid Karma". I thought I was getting under charged for a really nice fish, and it turns out that I paid the right amount for a fish that will likely not do well in my tank, and as you have stated, may wither and die. I am well aware of the big mistake that I've made, now I need to find the best way to handle the mistake.

[Nano]

damn karma is a B^*&@ lol. that sucks man sorry to hear about that! we all have bad luck sometimes look at me! I never run out of it!

[mark]

can you return it?