Tank seems empty, what to add?
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elephantnose
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10g is too small for a pair of GBRs. A pair needs at least a 20g.
elephantnose
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82-84 is best for GBRs. I have a 55g in my room that I bought a couple of days ago and my mom hasn't found out yet. XD
Luananeko
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Put the tank at 82. Better for one set of the tank members to be happy than everyone unhappy 
elephantnose
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Yeah, angels also like high temps. I have
Luananeko
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Some angels will eat/attack neons, some don't. It varies by personality. It helps if they're raised together.
elephantnose
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If you get them smaller and they grow up with the neons you should be fine. Near me the price of a full grown angelfish is ridiculous while a 3in one is a 5th of the price.
It's nice because they actually let me haggle the price a bit. Sometimes they'll say "wait, that's wrong" smear the price, re-write it, and give it to me a bit cheaper. It's nice because the owner is usually working the register. Very clean, never any dead fish.
Could I get a breeding pair of angels? Assuming the aggression isn't a problem, I do have a spare 10 gal (as stated before) I also have a sponge filter running in my main 45 (with the GBR and whatnot), for almost 2 months so I'm assuming it's seeded, and I could use it to instant cycle my 10g. This would work, correct? Also, would I be able to raise angel fry with GBR fry?
elephantnose
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Oh wow, the employees at my LPS are uneducated and I usually never ask then anything. Both hatchets and angelfish are cool. I Couldn't decide so I got both.
elephantnose
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Yes you could get a breeding a pair of angels in your 45g tank. I have one but they formed naturally while in my tank. I wouldn't worry about fry any time soon as my angels have laid eggs four times and every time they disappear on day two.
Luananeko
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Just be aware that breeding angels are far more likely to attack their tank mates. Hormones and protective instincts make them even more unpredictable than normal. They could be fine and mellow, or they could decide that NO ONE is allowed in their territory and kill anyone who dares trespass. It's not really possible to guess ahead of time.
elephantnose
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Temperaments will range from angel, but my angels usually just chase away the other fish that come near their laying spot. They will full on attach any other angelfish that swims near tho. So makes sure you only add two angels.(pair)
Just Another Fish Guy
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I am in the same boat as you. I have a 60 with only 6 Zebra Danios, 8 Black Neons and a 2" Common Pleco. I did just come out of my cycle about a week ago, so I didn't want to add too much at once. I was thinking of getting 2 GBR once the tank is more established, but I'm glad I found this and learned that their temp needs to be higher.
What about 2 Gouramis, or maybe 2 Dwarf Gouramis?
I also think 2 small Angels would look great in the tank as a centerpiece. Just get juvenile Angels and you should be fine with the Neons.
What about 2 Gouramis, or maybe 2 Dwarf Gouramis?
I also think 2 small Angels would look great in the tank as a centerpiece. Just get juvenile Angels and you should be fine with the Neons.
