Multicolor angel and flameback together!

[jaganshi066]

Ok so I’ve had a Flameback angel who was the biggest bully and still is, so I removed from my tank into quarantine for a few months. I put my multicolor in My main tank and I decided to try putting my flameback back in even though I know it’s risky. Last night I used an acclimation box on the flameback for an hour, and after letting him out I thought this was going to be the end. My large yellow tang and multicolor were picking on him, but he was fighting back. I put mirrors on one side and it distracted the yellow tang m, but now my multicolor didn’t have help so he was getting picked on. Waking up this morning I was so happy cause after thinking one of my two angels were going to die, now they both seem to be ok. No nipping or chasing. Maybe the flameback kind of lets him know he’s boss but they are well!!!

 

[Ron Reefman]

good luck, I hope the truce holds.

 

[Zionas]

Hope it continues to work out.

 

[jaganshi066]

good luck, I hope the truce holds.

Same but now the flameback doesn’t even occasionally chase him, I think they are all good now

 

[jaganshi066]

Hope it continues to work out.

Same! This guy was killing every but now I’m happy

 

[Zionas]

Yeah and they’re both pretty fish.

 

[jaganshi066]

Yeah and they’re both pretty fish.

I want to try pairing the multicolor and flameback in my other tank

 

[Zionas]

Nice. Why not?

@OrionN has a trio of Flamebacks in his office 65 gallon.

 

[jaganshi066]

Nice. Why not?

@OrionN has a trio of Flamebacks in his office 65 gallon.

I know, it’s strange how people say unless you have like a 120 or something then you can have two dwarfs but his tank is not crazy big and seems to work out. I’ll try adding everything at once this time

 

[shred5]

Same but now the flameback doesn’t even occasionally chase him, I think they are all good now

That can change on a dime. Very risky.
I have had fish that seem ok together for years and then on a dime it changes.
Those are very hard fish to capture too if it goes south.
Another thing to beware of they both are coral nippers.
Multicolor is actually considered a coral eater even though some have had it work out. I have one right now in a tank but He has just been introduced to coral so he may have to be removed if he starts. I have been keeping close eye and so far so good.

 

[shred5]

Nice. Why not?

@OrionN has a trio of Flamebacks in his office 65 gallon.

The difference is they are two different Dwarf angels and that makes it harder plus I would bet OrionN is a little more experienced.

 

[Zionas]

Oh yeah that’s right. OP wants a pair of each in another tank.

Yeah I agree he’s also more experienced at doing this.

 

[jaganshi066]

That can change on a dime. Very risky.
I have had fish that seem ok together for years and then on a dime it changes.
Those are very hard fish to capture too if it goes south.
Another thing to beware of they both are coral nippers.
Multicolor is actually considered a coral eater even though some have had it work out. I have one right now in a tank but He has just been introduced to coral so he may have to be removed if he starts. I have been keeping close eye and so far so good.

I’ve had them both for over a year and so far they haven’t touched any coral, I understand everyone says with caution, but I feed heavily and so far no problems. Even if they start nipping it I wouldn’t get rid of them, so far over a year and things are looking ok, but yes hopefully no eating corals! I’m sure there is a way to make things work, as said earlier one of the members have a 65gallon with a trio of flamebacks. I’ve seen emperors for 10 plus years and regals in a reef tank

 

[jaganshi066]

The difference is they are two different Dwarf angels and that makes it harder plus I would bet OrionN is a little more experienced.

Oh yeah that’s right. OP wants a pair of each in another tank.

Yeah I agree he’s also more experienced at doing this

Nice. Why not?

@OrionN has a trio of Flamebacks in his office 65 gallon.

Going to try pairing them in a few weeks, already borders the flamebacks and multicolored angels. I might have to quit one job to focus on fishes haha

 

[shred5]

I’ve had them both for over a year and so far they haven’t touched any coral, I understand everyone says with caution, but I feed heavily and so far no problems. Even if they start nipping it I wouldn’t get rid of them, so far over a year and things are looking ok, but yes hopefully no eating corals! I’m sure there is a way to make things work, as said earlier one of the members have a 65gallon with a trio of flamebacks. I’ve seen emperors for 10 plus years and regals in a reef tank

Flamebacks are with caution with a slight chance. Multicolors are with caution with most likely. With caution means almost nothing really.



Multicolor are different than most dwarf angels seen in the hobby because they are deep water and there is really little algae there.

They are actually classified by some as coral eaters and are considered not reef safe. They are much higher risk even though I know some who have had luck and only occasional nipping.

 

[jaganshi066]

Flamebacks are with caution with a slight chance. Multicolors are with caution with most likely. With caution means almost nothing really.



Multicolor are different than most dwarf angels seen in the hobby because they are deep water and there is really little algae there.

They are actually classified by some as coral eaters and are considered not reef safe. They are much higher risk even though I know some who have had luck and only occasional nipping.

I’m happy mine doesn’t , I keep them well fed I think that’s the trick, but like I said I’ve know people with even majestic and emperors for years and no trouble. I think if you kept them well fed