Angelfish help?

[SeymourDuncan]

Can a 5yr old bicolor angelfish live with a cherub (Pygmy) angelfish in a 90g?

I am selling one of my aquariums but don't want to part with the fish if at all possible. (This is to install a much larger tank, don't worry I'm only getting deeper into the addiction)!

 

[SeymourDuncan]

The cherub angel is 1.5-2 inches at the moment and the bicolor is full grown

 

[Trex]

Been darn near 20 years since I have kept a bi-color, but if memory serves they are pretty aggressive, and C. argi seem to have an Napoleon complex.

With that said, you could try it --- though I would (( ideally )) pull the bi-color and put in the C. argi in there alone for a week, and then reintroduce the bi-color.
If that isn't possible, I would put the bi-color in an acclimation box for a week, and then release it.
Again, if that isn't possible, put the C. argi in the box for a week and see how the bi-color reacts.

I have been mixing dwarf angels for 5+ years now, and have had pretty good luck. This combo seems like it could be a challenge and you have to be willing to rip your tank apart if something goes wrong.

 

[SeymourDuncan]

I'm always down for re aquascaping. And I have plenty of "open water" as I have another 20 the cherub can go in r a 29.

I'll try the acclimation box with the little guy as the bicolor easily could bite right through the plastic with his giant face and he almost fills the whole box anyways lol

 

[SeymourDuncan]

I have a yellow still brown shoulder juvenile tang who is smaller than the bicolor and the angel will chase him but never goes beyond a "get out of my way"

 

[SeymourDuncan]

Should I just skip the hoping and put the small angel in the 20 with my snowflake clown pair? I wasn't sure If maybe that would be too small for the little dude