Is this Angel really reef safe?

[redsea]

Hi everyone!

According to LA, they say that the Lamarck's Angelfish is reef safe, is this true. If so, I may want one for my 125g.

Thanks!

Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Lamarck's Angelfish

 

[FTMMWS]

Yes, it is one that is said to be 99.9% reef safe...

 

[redsea]

Yes, it is one that is said to be 99.9% reef safe...

That is sooo awesome! He is DEFINITELY going on my list for my 125g reef! I am so excited!

Thanks! You have been really helpful today with all of my questions, lol.

 

[FTMMWS]

NP,,glad i could help..i had lots of free time today(not always the case)

 

[redsea]

NP,,glad i could help..i had lots of free time today(not always the case)

I love the days where I don't have anything to do, and I can just stay on Aquarium Advice all day. It is lost of fun!

 

[redsea]

Also, do you know what the differences are between the male and female of this fish? Is the coloration different? Can a keep a pair of this fish?

Thank you.

 

[kjboer7]

Awesome now I just got to find one

 

[ccCapt]

Also, do you know what the differences are between the male and female of this fish? Is the coloration different? Can a keep a pair of this fish?

Thank you.

You might have luck with a pair of you get them at the same time, but you probably won't know if they are male and female. They start out as females and eventually one will turn male. It took mine 4 yrs to turn from female to male. While it was a female and was in my tank around 3 yrs I tried adding a big male. The female killed it in 3 days. She, who is now a he is a very dominant (mean) fish.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f11/lamarck-angel-changing-to-male-189453.html

 

[bskerrichard27]

I have a bicolor I've hadfor 3 years on my reef and he don't but I think its hit and miss with angels

 

[redsea]

I have a bicolor I've hadfor 3 years on my reef and he don't but I think its hit and miss with angels

Yep, I heard that it is basically a 50/50 chance. But at anytime they can go form not touching a coral, to eating your reef.

 

[bskerrichard27]

I know I'm hoping mine don't I've had her to long to sell her off

 

[redsea]

I ran across three other reef safe angels. Here they are.
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Zebra Lyretail Angelfish

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+18+1708&pcatid=1708
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+18+2923&pcatid=2923
I still like the Lamarck better though.

 

[Gboy66]

I ran across three other reef safe angels. Here they are.
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Zebra Lyretail Angelfish

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+18+1708&pcatid=1708
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+18+2923&pcatid=2923
I still like the Lamarck better though.

Wow the belles is really cool! I with there was a reef safe angel for a 30g

 

[redsea]

Wow the belles is really cool! I with there was a reef safe angel for a 30g

Yeah, I wish that there were reef safe small angels too.

 

[TeamTrash]

Yeah, I wish that there were reef safe small angels too.

I've been told that the bicolored pygmy angle is reef safe. I had one, but it croaked after two days so I can't testify as to whether or not it really is reef safe.

 

[Josh1158]

Wow the belles is really cool! I with there was a reef safe angel for a 30g

Dwarf angels, there are a few different kinds. I had one that was blue with a yellow face.and I never had a problem. I can't remember what it was called though.

 

[Gboy66]

Dwarf angels, there are a few different kinds. I had one that was blue with a yellow face.and I never had a problem. I can't remember what it was called though.

Yea dwarfs can go in a 30, but most of the time arent they not reef safe?

 

[Josh1158]

The pygmy I had was fine. Never even showed any interest of the corals I had

 

[Mpfaff77]

I have a 90 reef and my dwarf potters angel hasn't looked once at any coral. He loves his red algea sheets tho.

On the other hand my buddy got a bi color dwarf angel and ate all his pulsing Xenia in a day.