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	angelfish question
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	So I've been bouncing back and forth about getting angelfish for along time now. I had heard that they are normally fine as long as they are the last fish added to the tank. Is this true first off? And secondly, what if in the future some of my shorter lived fish die and I want to replace them with something new, are the angelfish going to allow this or are they going to harass them to death? Sorry if I'm being overcautious, I just really don't want any of my fish to get hurt, and I really like how angels look. TIA Jen
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	Angels typically only get cranky when they are breeding. There are always exceptions but the only time I've ever had an Angel injure or kill another fish was when they had just spawned. As long as you don't end up with a breeding pair you shouldn't have to worry. They will eat smaller fish so neons probably are not a good idea. Ditto young fish about that size. Have fun, Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
CoryAddict Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 231 Votes: 6 Registered: 16-Dec-2004	Angels are peacful fish that only are aggressive when breeding. They will be fine. What fish are in the tanks?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	nothing but a few loaches so far... i was planning ahead Jen
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
devon7 Big Fish Posts: 475 Kudos: 356 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	I say go for it, I think angels are very cool, they are so neat to just stare at, and the way they move is unlike many other fish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
BigGee168 Enthusiast Posts: 245 Kudos: 209 Votes: 42 Registered: 18-Jan-2004	Definatly agree with Mike and Angel! Angelfish gets super cranky during breeding. Even with a breeding pair, introducing new fish when they are not spawing is ok. I have a school of danios in my tank, had to remove them after my angel breed, after introducing them back the angels didn't bother them at all. They were just gurading their territory. So go ahead and add fishes Gee Gee !!I think I just learned somthing new!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Angels are only aggressive when breeding. You can add some Tetra & Corydoras with them. Just make sure that the Tetra's are big enough. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01


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