Angelfish

[Bully405Customz]

I have 4 angels in a planted 55 gal an they aren't real big yet. Maybe 2 or 3 inches long. I'd say maybe 6 or 7 months old Max and I was wondering when if ever they will start breeding? Do they need special conditions? Things I should prepare/worry about? Anything helps!

 

[rich311k]

If they are going to pair off it will probably be soon their age and size says they are getting close to that point. With 4 you usually wind up with one pair the odds are in your favor.

 

[jetajockey]

I've seen that with mine at about a year they start breeding. I agree with rich, with 4 theres a good chance a pair will form.

Just keep them happy, well fed, healthy, and let nature take its course.

 

[Bully405Customz]

Okay thanks guys. Will they all four be okay together once they pair off? And I assume the procedure after they hatch is like any other fish? Just remove the babies to another tank?

 

[jetajockey]

In a 55 they'll probably be o.k., but watching for aggression is always important. I've had issues when a large male decides that he wants to pin everyone up in a corner for days while he's spawning, so in that situation I'd put in a divider or move the fish out for a while.

If you want a high fry survival rate, then its best to move them.

 

[zparticle]

You can find info on breeding them here.