How quickly do Dwarf Angelfish grow?

[hrdneglcry]

Was wondering about Bicolor, Flame and Coral Beauty Dwarf Angels. Are they slow growers? Do they get to the size the internet says they grow to? Bi colors and Flames

 

[Goby Bryant]

I know coral beauties get to 5 inches.

 

[Sharkbait19]

My coral beauty is about 3-4 inches. Hasn’t gotten much bigger since I got it in March.

 

[hrdneglcry]

My coral beauty is like 2.5" and hasn't shown a lot of growth in the several months I've owned him. I have a bicolor just under 3" and a flame about 2.5". I was hoping they'd get 6" as it says they can on some websites. But it also says usually in aquarium they don't get that big. Mine seem slow to grow.

 

[vetteguy53081]

how quickly will vary and mainly based on tank size, diet and overall health

 

[hrdneglcry]

Its ok. I assumed when I got them that they would remain small. But when I read 6" I got excited because I see Emperors at the store that size and quite pretty at 6".

 

[Steve and his Animals]

Fish with an overall smaller adult size tend to grow slower than those that have a larger adult size, with the factor of lifespan making a big difference. Large fish that don't live very long (think Mahi Mahi) tend to grow absurdly fast. Angels live an exceedingly long time (at least a decade but probably longer) so they grow relatively slowly.

 

[hrdneglcry]

Would it be accurate to say that all three of these might grow to 4" at least eventually?

 

[Steve and his Animals]

Would it be accurate to say that all three of these might grow to 4" at least eventually?

At least. Flames and Coral Beauties usually hit 4.5 to 5 inches, bicolors are supposed to get bigger but rarely get more than 5 inches.

 

[i cant think]

Was wondering about Bicolor, Flame and Coral Beauty Dwarf Angels. Are they slow growers? Do they get to the size the internet says they grow to? Bi colors and Flames

My old coral beauty was 1.5-2” when I got him and in the two years I had him he got to 4”. This CBA was given a varied diet of Algae, Sponges, Mysis/Brine and Pods along with other micro fauna found on the rockwork.

 

[nereefpat]

Talking total length, including tail. After about 2-2.5", they grow slowly. 3" for a coral beauty would be adult size. Flames get a little bigger, 4" would be a big one. 6" isn't right. That would be the biggest on record for either species.

 

[hrdneglcry]

My old coral beauty was 1.5-2” when I got him and in the two years I had him he got to 4”. This CBA was given a varied diet of Algae, Sponges, Mysis/Brine and Pods along with other micro fauna found on

Talking total length, including tail. After about 2-2.5", they grow slowly. 3" for a coral beauty would be adult size. Flames get a little bigger, 4" would be a big one. 6" isn't right. That would be the biggest on record for either species.

I have read several articles saying they can get to 6". But not often in the aquarium. Here is one.

Flame Angel Care Sheet · Saltwateraquarist.com

The Flame Angelfish is one of the most beautiful and sought after dwarf angelfish within the hobby today. Their bold red/orange color against their vertical black bars highlights any saltwater aquarium.

saltwateraquarist.com

 

[nereefpat]

I have read several articles saying they can get to 6". But not often in the aquarium. Here is one.

Flame Angel Care Sheet · Saltwateraquarist.com

The Flame Angelfish is one of the most beautiful and sought after dwarf angelfish within the hobby today. Their bold red/orange color against their vertical black bars highlights any saltwater aquarium.

saltwateraquarist.com

I disagree with several things in that care sheet, and I question their source on the size. 5", I can accept as a max size. Most will be around 75% of maximum size when full grown.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I know coral beauties get to 5 inches.

Maybe they Can.. I have two on deck right now. One 10 yo and one 13yo+. The ten year old is about 2.5", the 13+ right above 3". Both are fat,fast aggressive feeders.