Centropyge venustus or Potters Angel - Aquarium Advice

mike333 · 06-17-2005, 08:26 AM

Anybody have one or both of these? How hard are they to keep alive? Will I just be throwing my money out the window if i were to purchase them?
Thanks,
mike

**lando** · 06-17-2005, 09:08 AM

What size tank? Two dwarfs in one tank is ussually not a good idea unless the tank is large and you have lots of [acronym:fb4ce4a61f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:fb4ce4a61f]. Potters angel is pretty hardy and easy to keep, once past the crucial acclimation period. Venustus or Blue-backed angel/purple masked angel, is considered difficult to keep. Getting it to eat is the main challenge. It seems to prefer sponges and needs a lot of [acronym:fb4ce4a61f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:fb4ce4a61f] for grazing and hiding. I would skip it. This species is listed in multiple genuses on different websites so correct info may be sketchy.

mike333 · 06-17-2005, 09:20 AM

I have a 72 gallon with 100 pounds of live rock. If I were to introduce two at the same time do you think they would be okay?
Thanks

**lando** · 06-17-2005, 09:51 AM

I still do not recommend the blue backed angel. As far as introducing two dwarf species, it will be a gamble. No way to say for sure. Your best bet is to introduce them together.

mike333 · 06-17-2005, 11:00 AM

How about the potter with a bi-color angel intro at same time. Are these both pretty hardy?

**lando** · 06-17-2005, 11:29 AM

The potters angel will be the aggressor. If added simultaneously you may be fine.

mike333 · 06-17-2005, 03:42 PM

After doing some research the bi-color probably won't live long in captivity. So how about a lemon peel and potter together?

zaku999 · 06-18-2005, 12:38 AM

yup, my bi-color has passed away sadly yesterday. not due to ick or nitrate problem. i think it feel too stress up when I disturb her sleeping place with new life rocks??? (my best guess currently)

**lando** · 06-18-2005, 09:59 AM

Lemonpeel may be an option. Again, same genus so you may have a problem.

06-17-2005, 08:26 AM	#1
mike333 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 45	Centropyge venustus or Potters Angel Anybody have one or both of these? How hard are they to keep alive? Will I just be throwing my money out the window if i were to purchase them? Thanks, mike

06-17-2005, 09:08 AM	#2
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,654 Images: 46	What size tank? Two dwarfs in one tank is ussually not a good idea unless the tank is large and you have lots of [acronym:fb4ce4a61f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:fb4ce4a61f]. Potters angel is pretty hardy and easy to keep, once past the crucial acclimation period. Venustus or Blue-backed angel/purple masked angel, is considered difficult to keep. Getting it to eat is the main challenge. It seems to prefer sponges and needs a lot of [acronym:fb4ce4a61f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:fb4ce4a61f] for grazing and hiding. I would skip it. This species is listed in multiple genuses on different websites so correct info may be sketchy. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

06-17-2005, 09:51 AM	#4
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,654 Images: 46	I still do not recommend the blue backed angel. As far as introducing two dwarf species, it will be a gamble. No way to say for sure. Your best bet is to introduce them together. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

06-17-2005, 11:29 AM	#6
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,654 Images: 46	The potters angel will be the aggressor. If added simultaneously you may be fine. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

06-18-2005, 09:59 AM	#9
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,654 Images: 46	Lemonpeel may be an option. Again, same genus so you may have a problem. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

06-17-2005, 09:20 AM	#3
mike333 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 45	I have a 72 gallon with 100 pounds of live rock. If I were to introduce two at the same time do you think they would be okay? Thanks

06-17-2005, 11:00 AM	#5
mike333 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 45	How about the potter with a bi-color angel intro at same time. Are these both pretty hardy?

06-17-2005, 03:42 PM	#7
mike333 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 45	After doing some research the bi-color probably won't live long in captivity. So how about a lemon peel and potter together?

06-18-2005, 12:38 AM	#8
zaku999 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 48	yup, my bi-color has passed away sadly yesterday. not due to ick or nitrate problem. i think it feel too stress up when I disturb her sleeping place with new life rocks??? (my best guess currently)

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