Best dwarf angel

Noah Hemingway · Mar 8, 2021

I am currently in the process of planning the stock list for my new 5 foot 120G reef tank. I want to add a dwarf angel of some kind - I know it’s a risk but what do you all think is the “most reef safe” dwarf angel? I think they’re all beautiful so I don’t mind which. Of course the flame angel is my favourite, however I do have a soft spot for coral beauties & i also think cherubs are pretty beautiful. What do you reckon is my best bet? Any insight is greatly appreciated

Tiger Brown · Mar 8, 2021

Coral Beauty, most beautiful, most reef safe, best friend to all things salt. I've never had one bother my corals or anything else, although I'm sure you'll hear different opinions on this.

KevinC · Mar 8, 2021

for me it must be the flame angel

there are two kinds of flame angel, one is deep red and another is red with a hint of orange.

JCTReefer · Mar 8, 2021

One that has read the rules before entering your tank. The “don’t eat corals rule”. I seem to always pick ones that don’t read those. I’ve always had issues with dwarfs sampling corals. I’m Itching to try another flame though. Maybe I’ll get lucky this go round!

Coral Bros · Mar 8, 2021

agree with tiger.. i love angels, but love my corals more. IME, coral beauty is the best bet. always been a model citizen. I've tried flames, lemon peels, flamebacks and eventually had to fish them all out because they end up nipping or destroying certain lps. the only one i ever allow in my tanks is the coral beauty.

SaltyFan · Mar 8, 2021

Potters Angel

ca1ore · Mar 8, 2021

They'll all pick to some degree eventually. Flame is a necessary addition to all my reef tanks.

IKD · Mar 8, 2021

@ca1ore What’s the secret to keeping a flame in LPS tanks? Just having enough variety so it distributes the nipping? Or not stocking fleshy corals?

JCTReefer · Mar 8, 2021

IKD said:
What’s the secret to keeping a flame in LPS tanks?

I’m dying to know this also!!! What kind of evil sorcery is he using. Please do tell. Lol!! I once watched a rather interesting video on keeping large angels/benthic feeders in a reef setting by Austin Lefevre... I’m assuming the same type rules would apply. Lots of good tips in that video to increase chances of success. @ca1ore does keep the larger counterparts in his reef I believe also. I’m guessing having a rather large tank helps a bit. And he certainly has one.

Mark Gray · Mar 8, 2021

I know you said Dwarf but you might look at Poma Labs I just bought a pair of captive bread Singapore Angels so far they are reef safe and eat everything I feed them

uhgster1 · Mar 8, 2021

I’ve had a flame angel for the last three years with no issues. Had one before that with no issues. I have a fox face however that loves acans, figures.

PicassoClown04 · Mar 8, 2021

I loved my little cherub. Completely mixed reef and that little guy never touched a thing, not even the clam or very enticing scolys

CanuckReefer · Mar 8, 2021

Hi Noah, I have a Coral Beauty and an Eibli (aka Red Stripe) Angel in my 90 g setup of softies and LPS. The CB touches nothing over almost 4 years, the Eibli added in December nips very rarely at Kenya Tree, thats it.
I like both fish immensely, but am partial to the colour markings on Eibli. IMO each fish has its own 'personality' but I've had very good luck with these two.

rmay6850 · Mar 8, 2021

Opposite of what someone else said, I really like my corals but I am a fish guy at heart...
I have a Potters, Interruptis, and Regal and wouldn’t change a thing.
If corals are healthy and fish are well fed they seem to coexist fairly well....

rmay6850 · Mar 8, 2021

If corals ever seem unhappy or struggling that’s when they constantly pick at them

CanuckReefer · Mar 8, 2021

rmay6850 said:
Opposite of what someone else said, I really like my corals but I am a fish guy at heart...
I have a Potters, Interruptis, and Regal and wouldn’t change a thing.
If corals are healthy and fish are well fed they seem to coexist fairly well....

This demands pictures of these 3 beauties.... agreed, I roll the dice a bit with Angels , because they are a beautiful fish many of them. The damage in my case is next to nothing. Of course there is that one rogue lol....

JCTReefer · Mar 8, 2021

rmay6850 said:
Opposite of what someone else said, I really like my corals but I am a fish guy at heart...
I have a Potters, Interruptis, and Regal and wouldn’t change a thing.
If corals are healthy and fish are well fed they seem to coexist fairly well....

Love interruptus angels!!! Stunning fish!! Wished they were less expensive!