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	Angelfish and Cardinal Tetras
rasboramary Big Fish Posts: 431 Kudos: 192 Votes: 4 Registered: 12-Mar-2004	Okay to mix these two? I recently visited the Newport Aquarium (Newport KY, just outside of Cincinnati,OH) and one of the most beautiful displays had ANgelfish and Cardinal Tetras. I know Angels and Neon Tetras do not mix too well. Apparently Cardinals and Angels are okay?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	They should be okay if you start out with small angels and large cardinals. Cardianl tetras get slightly larger than neons, so they tend to be better tankmates. It is important, however, to make sure that the cardinal tetras have a place to hide (like heavily planted areas), just to make sure they can get away if the angels do decide to chase them. [hr width='20%'] "They package brine shrimp and sell them to kids? That's not right, man!" I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	I've seent that same setup Mary, when I visited a couple other friends from here that live in Cincinnati! I thought the same thing, but if I remember correctly, I believe that tank was COMPLETELY full of grasses of some type. That planting gives the cardinals enough of an advantage that, even if one of those angels gets a tad munchy, most, if not all of them, can escape rather easily... PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	rasboramary Yes they can be together but for how long is a different matter as the Angles get bigger also become beter hunters and require more food By By tetras. Keith Last edited by keithgh at 18-Apr-2005 04:08 Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
jase101 Big Fish Posts: 345 Kudos: 273 Votes: 1 Registered: 06-Jul-2004	one of my favourite tanks ever was a three foot tank, heavily planted with swords, with 30 cardinals and three pure white pearlscale angels. never lost a cardinal to the angels, but i agree with the other posts that this was probably due to plenty of hiding spots. keeping yr angels well-fed helps too.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Fully grown Angels might eat the Cardinals, but with some plant cover they might make it. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
swiftshark88 Enthusiast Posts: 205 Kudos: 143 Votes: 61 Registered: 17-Apr-2005	How much plant cover is enough? Nick "Impossumable- unable to play dead"
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keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	swiftshark88 How much plant cover is enough The answer is very simple the better/more hiding placed they have the greater chance of survival. This also depends on the individual in how they interpurate the words "how much" Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	my angels were just fine with cardnials and neons, i guess that larger angels may not be as compatible.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
madwill Hobbyist Posts: 110 Kudos: 92 Registered: 10-Oct-2004	if the angel is at full size i wouldnt do it unless you have lots of plant coverage
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	Instead of asking how much is enough, the only question that should occur to you is, "Is there a way to put TOO MUCH coverage in this tank?" Basically, put as much as you can possibly fit in there... PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
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