Biota Coral Beauty

[Octane13]

This is a revamp of a previous discussion. Recently my LFS had about a dozen of them all were stunning and looked super healthy. I was asking about size and if they had the same tendencies to potentially pick at corals. I expressed that I would love to add one to my 40b but I was unsure when/if I would upgrade. I was told that they are "90% reef safe and will absolutely be fine in a 40 gallon". all of them were actively eating nori and pellets while I was there. The questing is for $80 do you think its worth giving it a try.

 

[Waters]

IMO, it sounds like they are just trying to make a sale. I don't think I would add any Dwarf Angel to a tank that small. On top of that, I have had 0 luck with Dwarf Angels in a reef tank. I have tried 5 different species and every one of them had to be removed due to coral picking. Obviously that isn't the case for everybody, but it was definitely my experience. If it helps, they always went after the fleshy LPS and Zoas.

 

[DSC reef]

I think one coral beauty in 40 breeder would work as long as you good filtration. We kept coral beauty angels for years without incident as far as coral.

 

[Octane13]

IMO, it sounds like they are just trying to make a sale. I don't think I would add any Dwarf Angel to a tank that small. On top of that, I have had 0 luck with Dwarf Angels in a reef tank. I have tried 5 different species and every one of them had to be removed due to coral picking. Obviously that isn't the case for everybody, but it was definitely my experience. If it helps, they always went after the fleshy LPS and Zoas.

Since thats all I have right now that would be a problem for sure. This may be marketing BS but

Directly from the Biota site - http://biotapalau.com/2016/11/08/captive-bred-coral-beauties-can-live-in-your-tank-soon/

"The coral beauty has a relatively peaceful disposition in an aquarium. However, in small aquariums, wild ones can exhibit aggressive behavior as it tries to protect its small territory. Given this tendency, it is ideal to introduce this wild angelfish to a mature tank of about 150 liters as the last inhabitant.
Luckily, our cultured Coral Beauties are raised in small aquariums and therefore are acclimated to this size aquarium.
They behave differently as a result of our conditioning process and they will do well in the Biota Aquarium."

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[Waters]

Since thats all I have right now that would be a problem for sure. This may be marketing BS but

Directly from the Biota site - http://biotapalau.com/2016/11/08/captive-bred-coral-beauties-can-live-in-your-tank-soon/

"The coral beauty has a relatively peaceful disposition in an aquarium. However, in small aquariums, wild ones can exhibit aggressive behavior as it tries to protect its small territory. Given this tendency, it is ideal to introduce this wild angelfish to a mature tank of about 150 liters as the last inhabitant.
Luckily, our cultured Coral Beauties are raised in small aquariums and therefore are acclimated to this size aquarium.
They behave differently as a result of our conditioning process and they will do well in the Biota Aquarium."

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I guess it is possible those are "wired" differently....I don't have any experience with Biaota CBs.....just the normal ones. If they can start breeding reef safe angels, sign me up though

 

[Octane13]

I Would think they would be slightly different since they have never been in the wild have not been conditioned to eat anything other than prepared foods. That said my Bicolor has taken a swipe or two to the base of my Duncan so even "reef safe" are not entirely "reef safe".

 

[Flameback Pair]

Here's a short video describing the severity of coral nipping. Most of it is harmless and perceived.