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Monkey55
12/11/2006, 12:37 AM
I would like opinions on types o f dwarf angels recommende for a 29gallon tank
wea747
12/11/2006, 01:12 AM
r they reef safe?
Monkey55
12/11/2006, 02:19 AM
they have to be reef safe!
Ex-Reefer
12/11/2006, 08:47 AM
I dont have alot of experience with dwarf angels in such a small tank. About 3 years ago I had a flame angel in a 20-gallon reef that lived and ate like a pig for about 3 months and then died. The flame angel would always nip at my clam so beware of this possible activity. I currently have an eibli (probably mispelled) dwarf angel in my 90-gallon and it is awesome! Eats anything it is presented and is bold enough to live amongst two triggers. I dont know if I would try one simply because of their tendency to nip at corals and clams. Just my thoughts, hope it helps.:cool:
DrHank
12/11/2006, 08:57 AM
I don't think would try a Dwarf Angel in a tank your size. I've kept them in 55 gal and up without problems but they like lots of space. I've got a Coral Beauty in my 110 and he's all over the tank. I certainly wouldn't do it with clams.
cj_basser
12/11/2006, 04:56 PM
i had a dwarf ( cherub) angel in my 20g long for about a year before i tore it down. He did great...ate everything he could ( not corals), and swam around happily. They need plenty of rock work, but alot of swimming space, and a nice long tank.
jman77
12/11/2006, 07:33 PM
I have a CB in a 58 and so far so good... But just so you know... they can be coral nippers...
I just keep him well fed so he doesn't get ideas ;)
r00onmac
12/11/2006, 11:10 PM
ive got a brazilian flameback in my 20 long.. same length as your 29 if its the standard AGA 29... so far so good.. first dwarf i found healthy and eating at the LFS so i snatched it up even with the hefty price tag.
Monkey55
12/11/2006, 11:13 PM
Thanx, I am sure I want to get a flame angel now, I think it will be fine
Mariner
12/11/2006, 11:15 PM
I'd stick with either a cherub or a flameback in a tank that size. Both of them are fairly safe in reefs, depending on what you're keeping. I have a flameback in a 40g with lots of SPS and a couple of LPS... no problems at all.
HTH,
Mariner
All Delight
12/12/2006, 12:26 PM
Had a flame in my 24 picked on my clam. But when he started to pick on my acans and micros, I sold him.
I hear flames can be fine for months then suddenly turn.
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