Angels: 1, 2, 3 or what?

[coreyfleming]

I recently purchased 3 angels. 2 died on me but the remaining 1 seems to be doing just fine. However, is it good for an angel to not be with other angels? I just looked at a couple of web sites. Some say 1 or 6 plus, but not 3 because they will fight for dominance. I have a 30 gallon tank with other fish so I don't have room for 6 but but could add 1 or 2 more angels. If one by itself is fine, I'll stay as is but don't want to stress the fish out from loneliness. Please advise.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

One by himself is just fine. My angel did great by himself for a long time, i tried to add another and he hated the new angel

 

[littleloachlover]

angels

Hi! Im new to the forum, but not to aquarium keeping. Angels are beautiful and very graceful, but they are cichlids. Online reading suggested anywhere from 8 to 12 juvenile angels needed to form breeding pairs (let them grow up together and pair up naturally). We purchased 3 very small angels and they did very well, but 2 eventually paired up. While the 3 were very small, I came across an angel that i simply had to get. Now, out of 4, I have 2 breeding pairs. My caution is this, if you have more than 1 and they pair up, they become VERY aggresive and territorial when spawning. I am no expert, but i simply wanted to inform you of my situation. When not spawning, they are elegant and docile. My situation nay be rare; perhaps someone else could be of further assistance. Good luck!

 

[tarpon]

In my opinion a 30 gallon is too small for 3 full grown angels. The only way i would say to add another one is if you dont have many, or any mid-top swimmers. They need their space, mostly during breeding if they pair up. And its basically trial and error if you add a second one. Make sure its the same size. They will probably fight a little til one establishes dominance.