majestic angel + reef =?

[philly]

i am determined to purchase a majestic angel for my reef. what precautions should i take. What are youre opinions on the combination of this fish and a reef. What past experiences have you had with fish, good or bad.

 

[Hara]

By reef, do you mean a tank with corals?

The Blue Girdled Angelfish is not a good reef dweller, being prone to nip at stony and soft corals (sessile invertebrates) and clam mantles. It generally will not harm small-polyped stony corals and somewhat noxious soft corals.

 

[philly]

yes

 

[Hara]

you might have to make some hard decisions on what you will be willing to give up in order to keep this fish

 

[philly]

should i try using one of those in-tank refugiums that you attach to the glass to aclimate. should i get it juvenile, small adult or big adult. what can i do to have the best chance of success with the angel not nipping.

 

[cal91666]

what can i do to have the best chance of success with the angel not nipping.

Change your mind or cross your fingers.