Angelfish

[fish-crazy]

I'm wanting to get an angelfish to add to our 30g for my wife. She'd like something with bright yellow in it. Any suggestions?

 

[Rosenweiss]

For a species of angelfish that is bright yellow or for bright yellow alternatives for an angelfish, or a yellow fish compatible with the angelfish you want to get? =]

 

[fish-crazy]

Don't have any now. I'm wanting one that will get a max of 5". She just wants it bright yellow. All my fish are very unaggressive. One Ram that is a little bit territorial with one small corner.

 

[Rosenweiss]

Hmm, a max of 5" definitely rules out angelfish! Let's see... yellow fish, max of five inches... have you thought of guppies?

 

[fish-crazy]

How fast will they grow and what's the max size? I'll be upgrading to at least a 55g in about a year

 

[Rosenweiss]

Ah, well, guppies will not get very big, probably around 2 inches or so. Angels can get up to six inches horizontally, but the bulk of their size is vertical, as they have very tall fins. If you have a standard 55, you could probably do an angel or two, but a tall tank is always best for angels.

 

[fish-crazy]

Well I found a friend of a friend that breeds guppies. Thinking I'll stock the 35g hex tank with those. Been reading about cories too. I'm thinkin their activity levels would be a good match and give a veriety of color. Probably waiting on angel until I get the 55g.

 

[Rosenweiss]

Sounds good! Let me know how it goes. Guppies are beautiful! And cories can be amazing, too. Just don't add salt! ;D

 

[Big-j]

I love my cories, and if you want a splash of yellow, a group of yellow or orange lazer cories would look great

 

[Big-j]

Here's a pic of a yellow lazer cory

 

[fish-crazy]

I like the cories. I'll definately show her those. Are they algae eaters or just bottom feeders?

 

[Big-j]

Bottom feeders only they don't mess with algae but they keep the bottom really clean