Help choosing a large angel

kozzy · Oct 28, 2015

I have a 50 gallon but will be upgrading in no more then a year. It is a very open water Collum and all my local fish stores said it should be fine for a short time so I'm looking for some choices.will any angels eat aptasia? Or what other fish would help with that. I have allot of them

Oscaror · Oct 28, 2015

regal angels are technically large angels and they're gorgeous! They're not even all that big (just too big to be considered dwarfs) so they can definitely be kept in a 50 gallon for a short while, especially if you get a juvenile, but those are quite rare.

kozzy · Oct 28, 2015

Oscaror said:
regal angels are technically large angels and they're gorgeous! They're not even all that big (just too big to be considered dwarfs) so they can definitely be kept in a 50 gallon for a short while, especially if you get a juvenile, but those are quite rare.

I see them often but always fairly big. How much do they go for

kozzy · Oct 28, 2015

Has anyone ever had a regal angel? Some information would be nice

JFrar · Oct 28, 2015

i wouldnt consider a large angel in a 50 gallon...but my opinion could be wrong. I've only housed a couple dwarfs over the years in my 85

JFrar · Oct 28, 2015

i fast read through the upgrading part... most of my point was invalid lol

kozzy · Oct 28, 2015

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JFrar said:
i fast read through the upgrading part... most of my point was invalid lol

Lol yea it will only be temporary so I'll try and find a smaller guy

kozzy · Oct 29, 2015

Btw when I saw large I don't mean I'll get a big one I'm just looking for a juvenile one that will turn larger and I like the larger ones better then the dwarfs

Reef_Obsession · Oct 29, 2015

Regal angels are one of the more difficult angel fish to keep alive.

stunreefer · Oct 29, 2015

You should pick the fish that speaks to you the most. A fish that you will want to care for for over a decade, and be excited to care for. Angels can make a great centerpiece, but there are pluses and minuses to every genus and at times specific species. Research the heck out of it and plan your future stock list accordingly. Make sure to buy from reputable dealer and be ready to treat for flukes.

Few angels will consistently eat aiptasia, and it's dependent on the individual fish. If you're looking for an aiptasia eater specifically, look elsewhere.

Many non-dwarf angels will outgrow a 50 gallon within a year if well cared for.

ballroomdude · Oct 29, 2015

How big are you upgrading to and how long (for real) is temporary?

eatbreakfast · Oct 29, 2015

Large angel species will quickly outgrow a 50g. Why not wait to get the angel until the larger tank is setup? If it is just for aiptasia control, as stated above angels are inconsistent at eating aiptasia. A butterfly will do a better job.

4FordFamily · Oct 29, 2015

Regal angels are definitely not a good choice - they need the elast stressful environment you can provide them. I consider them perhaps THE most difficult angel to keep. This is for the most established tank and very experienced hobbyist.

I tend to agree that no "large" angel should go in a 50 gallon. I did keep a 3.5" Blueface angel in a 55 gallon for a year as a temporary gig but it was not very ethical honestly.

I would buy a smaller angel. The only angel ive ever heard of that eats "parasitic" anemones even remotely often is bicolor angels. I have never personally witnessed this but I have heard it from a few people.

For eating aiptasia, butterflies are definitely better. Avoid copperband as they're also very difficult.

Confuse · Oct 29, 2015

I agree with the above posts. It would just be too stressful of an environment for a large Angel. I went through three regals before keeping Alice my current one. They're very sensitive to stress. I'd much rather get a dwarf Angel like a potter's which stay small and are beautiful!

kozzy · Oct 29, 2015

ballroomdude said:
How big are you upgrading to and how long (for real) is temporary?

A year and a he at most and will be a 100 gallons or more

kozzy · Oct 29, 2015

eatbreakfast said:
Large angel species will quickly outgrow a 50g. Why not wait to get the angel until the larger tank is setup? If it is just for aiptasia control, as stated above angels are inconsistent at eating aiptasia. A butterfly will do a better job.

Any butterfly's that will do well? I'm not just getting one for aiptasia

kozzy · Oct 29, 2015

stunreefer said:
You should pick the fish that speaks to you the most. A fish that you will want to care for for over a decade, and be excited to care for. Angels can make a great centerpiece, but there are pluses and minuses to every genus and at times specific species. Research the heck out of it and plan your future stock list accordingly. Make sure to buy from reputable dealer and be ready to treat for flukes.

Few angels will consistently eat aiptasia, and it's dependent on the individual fish. If you're looking for an aiptasia eater specifically, look elsewhere.

Many non-dwarf angels will outgrow a 50 gallon within a year if well cared for.

It won't be more then a year. Any species you would recommend that I could mabe decide from

kozzy · Oct 29, 2015

I know you all think it won't work but it won't be a crowded tank and I would specifically order in the smallest one like 1-2 inches.

kozzy · Oct 29, 2015

3FordFamily said:
Regal angels are definitely not a good choice - they need the elast stressful environment you can provide them. I consider them perhaps THE most difficult angel to keep. This is for the most established tank and very experienced hobbyist.

I tend to agree that no "large" angel should go in a 50 gallon. I did keep a 3.5" Blueface angel in a 55 gallon for a year as a temporary gig but it was not very ethical honestly.

I would buy a smaller angel. The only angel ive ever heard of that eats "parasitic" anemones even remotely often is bicolor angels. I have never personally witnessed this but I have heard it from a few people.

For eating aiptasia, butterflies are definitely better. Avoid copperband as they're also very difficult.

My store has a 1.5 inch baby blue face would that work

4FordFamily · Oct 29, 2015

Saltwaterfishy said:
My store has a 1.5 inch baby blue face would that work

They're more fragile at that size. But ultimately it's your call. Don't take this the wrong way but it doesn't really sound like you want our advice, it sounds like you are going to do what you want. That's fine, but I don't think even a 100 gallon is big enough for an adult large angel species.