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	Angel compatibility
fishymama Hobbyist Posts: 124 Kudos: 102 Votes: 4 Registered: 27-Mar-2005	I need to move my 2 angels into my 25g or return them to the LFS. I would like to keep them if possible but I'm not sure if they will be peaceful tank mates. In my tank I have 6 black widow Tetras & 4 platys. I have read a few conflicting reports on whether angels and platys are compatible. My platys seem quite placid - spend most of the time chilling out or chasing each other. What do you think? Thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Cichlid Keeper Big Fish Posts: 368 Kudos: 466 Votes: 304 Registered: 17-Aug-2003	What size tank are they in? I don't think you should have any compatibility problems. I would thou consider adding a couple more angels(if the tank is large enough)as this way they will be least likely to pick on any other fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Gourami Mega Fish Posts: 1205 Kudos: 477 Votes: 1 Registered: 23-Apr-2002	I would just take them back now. A 25 gallon is to small for a perminant home. That way when you get a bigger tank you can get angels then. That is if you still want them. But take it from somebody that has gone threw it already, angels don't do well when cramped.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
kidsmom Enthusiast Posts: 182 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Sep-2003	What is a good size tank for two Angelfish?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Cichlid Keeper Big Fish Posts: 368 Kudos: 466 Votes: 304 Registered: 17-Aug-2003	I some how managed to misunderstand what you had written. I thought they were going from a 25 gallon into possibly a larger tank. 25 gallons is really pushing it to the bare minimum in how large of a tank angels should be in. So, I'd have to agree your probably best just to return them to your LFS and hey possibly get some nice fish that will do well in a 25 gallon tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Cichlid Keeper Big Fish Posts: 368 Kudos: 466 Votes: 304 Registered: 17-Aug-2003	A good size tank would probably be at least 40 gallons.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	A 29 gallon tank is really the minimum for a pair of angels. It has the height necessary to meet the requirements of angels. Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	29Gal. high tank, is the minimum for a pair of Angels. 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 12:03
fishymama Hobbyist Posts: 124 Kudos: 102 Votes: 4 Registered: 27-Mar-2005	Not the news I wanted to hear but thanks anyway. I guess back Chaz n' Dave go!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03


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