Angel acting funny - Aquarium Advice

Heiko · 05-26-2005, 07:01 AM

I have 2 balck angels and 1 white one. The white one seems to stick very close to one of the black ones and chase away the other. However when the white one isnt there the two black angels are very friendly. Ive no idea whats up.

Im going to transfer the angels to a new, bigger tank soon and just wondered if it was anything to do with spawning.

thanks

Jchillin · 05-26-2005, 07:07 AM

That depends on their age. How big are they (dime, quarter, etc). How long have you had them and when did this behaviour begin?

Heiko · 05-26-2005, 07:22 AM

ive had them for about a month and they are about 3 inches head to tail and 4 inches up and down. Ive only noticed this behaviour recently but im not sure when it started

cJw · 05-26-2005, 09:40 AM

Jchillin - can you give an estimate age dependant on dime, nickel, quarter sized angels? I've always wondered this and never saw actual numbers on 'em.

It sounds like they may be beginning to pair up - can any angel breeders confirm this?

Jchillin · 05-26-2005, 09:57 AM

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3 inches head to tail and 4 inches up and down

They sound like mature angels if they are that size and yes, given that size, that is definitely breeding behaviour. Once a pair is formed, the other(s) will be shunned. You may as well remove him now to lessen the aggression.

cJw - You really can't judge actual ages based on the coinage, but you can guess at whether they are of a mature size or still juvenile. Dime to quarter are still juveniles...after half dollar, were mature. Doesn't always work, but it's the best we have ATM.

cJw · 05-26-2005, 10:01 AM

Good enough, J - thanks for the info!

Heiko · 05-26-2005, 06:18 PM

Yup,

Thanks guys

Oh i forgot incase you want to see a picture of the happy couple here we go...

They havnt got names as of yet but im open to suggestions. :P

05-26-2005, 07:01 AM	#1
Heiko Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: IOM UK Posts: 168	Angel acting funny I have 2 balck angels and 1 white one. The white one seems to stick very close to one of the black ones and chase away the other. However when the white one isnt there the two black angels are very friendly. Ive no idea whats up. Im going to transfer the angels to a new, bigger tank soon and just wondered if it was anything to do with spawning. thanks

05-26-2005, 07:07 AM	#2
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	That depends on their age. How big are they (dime, quarter, etc). How long have you had them and when did this behaviour begin? __________________ _________________________________

05-26-2005, 07:22 AM	#3
Heiko Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: IOM UK Posts: 168	ive had them for about a month and they are about 3 inches head to tail and 4 inches up and down. Ive only noticed this behaviour recently but im not sure when it started __________________ Fish keeping isnt just a hobby, its THE hobby! lol (so cheesy)

05-26-2005, 09:40 AM	#4
cJw Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 884 Images: 11	Jchillin - can you give an estimate age dependant on dime, nickel, quarter sized angels? I've always wondered this and never saw actual numbers on 'em. It sounds like they may be beginning to pair up - can any angel breeders confirm this? __________________ 30g long planted fw 1 blue gourami 6 rummy nose tetras 6 gold barbs 3 peppered cory cats 1 'maldito' cory cats= 1 yoyo loach 1 clown pleco 6 ghost shrimp † There are no coincidences. †

05-26-2005, 10:01 AM	#6
cJw Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 884 Images: 11	Good enough, J - thanks for the info! __________________ 30g long planted fw 1 blue gourami 6 rummy nose tetras 6 gold barbs 3 peppered cory cats 1 'maldito' cory cats= 1 yoyo loach 1 clown pleco 6 ghost shrimp † There are no coincidences. †

05-26-2005, 06:18 PM	#7
Heiko Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: IOM UK Posts: 168	Yup, Thanks guys Oh i forgot incase you want to see a picture of the happy couple here we go... They havnt got names as of yet but im open to suggestions. :P

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