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	Will 2 angels get along if they're not a mating pair?
fishygirl68 Hobbyist Posts: 97 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jul-2004	I would like 2 angels for my tank, but was wondering...will 2 angels get along if they are not a "pair"? Or will they fight?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
tribblehappy Enthusiast Posts: 221 Kudos: 283 Votes: 41 Registered: 23-Jun-2003	What size tank? I personally don't like keeping more than one angel per 20-30 gallons, though that's just me... Most of my angels have gotten along fine. I'm so adjective, I verb nouns!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	About the only time angels do fight is when there is a pair involved. Either the pair driving off other fish, including other angels or sometimes the get a little rough with each other. Nothing serious just a little spat if one, usually the male , wants to spawn and the other isn't cooperating. I keep pairs in a 29 gallon, usually with a few other fish in there with them and they do fine. A tall tank is important, 18" is about what you need. If your 30 or 27 is about that I'd go for it. Have fun, Mike [span class="edited"][Edited by Mike R 2004-08-11 06:35][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
TheGoldenDojo Fish Addict Posts: 575 Kudos: 559 Votes: 8 Registered: 04-Apr-2004	30 is too small for a Angel. They get as big as Severum's, are nearly as aggressive, and people recommend a min. of 75 for severums. If you can get tank at least 40" long, 20" tall, and holding at least for gallons of water, then you may consider angels. Otherwise, two unpaired angels should be okay together. I've never heard of any problems in that situation. [span class="edited"][Edited by TheGoldenDojo 2004-08-11 12:41][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	2 Angels are fine together, even if they aren't a pair. You must have a good sized tank to keep them both in & not a small tank. Angels grow big & need lots of water space to swim in. :88) http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Big E Fish Addict Posts: 606 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2001	Every book I've read and just about every webpage recommends a minimum of 25 gallons for a pair, so two unpaired likely will do fine in a 30. What's the height of your tank? I keep reading they need at least 18" depth. Eric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
fishygirl68 Hobbyist Posts: 97 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jul-2004	My tank is 18 inches high...I did research first before putting them in there. If they do start to outgrow it, I'll just have to get a bigger tank... (I'm already inquiring about a 90 gallon I saw for sale)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03


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