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	30 Gallon Hex
Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	Hello! I have a 30 gallon hexagon tank that I am looking to stock. Would I be able to put one pair of Angels in it? I know not much can go in a hex but I am open to ideas and advice. Thanks!
Posted 16-Mar-2006 04:00
chelaine Big Fish Posts: 383 Kudos: 343 Votes: 78 Registered: 23-Jul-2005	i would think a pair of angels would do fine in that tank. im not an expert but im pretty sure they just need a tall tank.. now i know they can get pretty big, so im not sure on specific stocking.. possibly go with some cories on the bottom and the angels. perhaps someone else can help you with some stocking ideas. Chelle _______________________________________________ I love the fishes cuz they're SOOO delicious...
Posted 16-Mar-2006 05:05
Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	Thank you! Yeah I know not much else can go in there which is fine. Its my bedroom tank and then I have an 80 gallon bow front in the basement too. I just really would like some angels.
Posted 16-Mar-2006 05:09
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	I think you could fit a single angel in there. Most people say that the minimum for 1 would be a 29, and a 40 for 2. You could probably get some bottom feeders, and maybe a few tetras in there with a single angel.
Posted 16-Mar-2006 21:23
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	A single Angelfish would probably be better in a 30 gal than a pair. You could have a setup, something like: 1 angelfish 8 tetras (not neons) 8 corys 1 bristle nose
Posted 17-Mar-2006 07:34
Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	Ok I went to the fish store and they said that the water where I live is not good for angelfish. So is there anything else I could put it a hex? Someone mentioned a betta but im not sure if they would like that tall tank since they breath air.
Posted 18-Mar-2006 06:47
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	Most fish are adaptable, so unless you have a really high PH and Angel should be fine. There are some Dwarf Cichlids (such as Rams( that are a good size for a 30 - you could have a pair of these)
Posted 18-Mar-2006 12:46
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	what is wroung with your water that you cant have angels? Inky
Posted 21-Mar-2006 06:59
rjmcbean Hobbyist Like a Farmer Posts: 117 Kudos: 75 Votes: 415 Registered: 20-Jun-2005	I never heard of the water being a problem if it is cycled properly. Did you bring some water to get tested -did the LFS workers come up with this conclusion from previous expeirences - or did the LFS worker just not feel like selling angel fish that day? Maybe bring some water to get to tested to a different LFS and see if they have the same reaction. Otherwise - Go with some schools or something smaller. Tetra's, barb's. . something that doesn't get real big but maybe adds a little color and personality to the tank. "it's the neck, it creaks under the weight of too much heavy thinking."
Posted 23-Mar-2006 15:44


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