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	guorami for angel?
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	I was thinking about putting in 2 or 3 angels to act as a centerpiece fish for my 55 gallon tank, but after hearing some of the horror stories people have had with their angels, I'm a little hesistant. Is there any type of peaceful guorami (sp, it doesn't look right)that gets a little bigger than average fish but not huge that I could put in? Or any other ideas? They would be in a tank with all other super peaceful fish (tetras, loaches). TIA Jen
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	How about a Gold Severum. They really stand out but you could end up with a cranky one just like Angels. The vast majority of Angelfish and Severums get along fine in a community tank but there are exceptions. Don't let a few stories about aggressive fish scare you away from Angels if that's what you want. The only really cranky Angels I've had were part of a breeding pair. Have fun, Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	I agree with Mike. A Kissing Gourami or 2 would look nice, they will rasp any alge you may have too.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	Why not get angles? We used to have like 5 in my 55g tank and there was NEVER any problems with them, untill 2 of them started to breed and chase anything that went near their breeding spot.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	I've just recently heard all these horror stories about angels poking out other fish's eyes (nasty) and all I can think about is my innocent dojo loaches going by them and getting hurt. If you guys think they will be okay though, I guess I will stick with the angels. I know a place where I can get them small and in excellent conditiong. Thanks Jen
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58


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