SPS with Scribbled Angels

cmpenney · #1 05/03/2007, 03:17 PM

I'm considering putting a pair of Scribbled Angels in a 190 gal tank I'm just finishing up. The tank will be a reef tank but only SPS corals.

Has anyone kept a scribbled angel in an SPS tank?

sickfish · #2 05/03/2007, 08:43 PM

i've had one with LPS and apparently they are better with SPS than LPS and mine never looked at corals, however if you want a pair they will most likely be bigger than the one i had, therefor pose more of a threat. i have a feeling its going to be hit or miss

jmaneyapanda · #3 05/04/2007, 06:55 AM

I had a big male and he was fine for a while, but went nuts and picked at everything, including SPS. Each and every one will be different, though, so I think it is worth a shot.

Where are you getting a pair from? In my own humble opinion, I dont think 190 gallons will be enough for 2 big angels, especially if there's a lot of rock and quick growing SPS. Just my opinion.

jda · #4 05/04/2007, 09:51 AM

The guy at the LFS had one in his SPS display that was good with SPS. If you can get it eating well before putting it in the tank, I think this helps a lot. If they refuse to eat for a while they can get to picking at stuff and decide that coral really isn't all that bad to eat.

I agree that it could be risky. With that fish, I would definately try it since they are really cool.

cmpenney · #5 05/04/2007, 10:01 AM

I have access to a source that is pretty sure that he can get me a small pair. And the tank will have a very open rockwork layout. It is plumbed into a much larger system with plenty of LR in other areas so i don't have to put as much in teh main tank.

Basically it is going to be two islands of rock one larger than the other with a patch of Seagrass off to one side.

jmaneyapanda · #6 05/04/2007, 11:46 AM

well, I dont think there is such thing as a small male, but good luck anyways, i hope it works out.