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I'm looking into purchasing a 120 gallon tank next month. I don't remember exactly what the dimensions were but the length is 72". I'm just kinda curious to what kind of angel would be able to fit inside a tank of that size w/ some live rock in there. Prob about 50-100 lbs. of live rock. The only guy that will be transferred to that tank will be my picasso trigger which is currently 4". Other than that the tank will have all newcomers.

If it is possible I would like one of the larger angels as the center piece. I've been researching and the list that I have it limited to now goes as follows:

1)French
2)Scribble
3)Annularis
4)Queen-Mixed reviews on this one.
5)GoldFlake- Although very expensive here around 300

So those are the angels that I have heard that are reasonably hardy more so than the rest.

But just figured I'd get some opinions on those and other angels and feel free about ideas of live stock. I've also been thinking about adding a dwarf angel or two.

Any ideas would be great.

Thanks.

I've seen some MASSIVE French Angels in aquariums, and I don't recommend anyone keep a Queen Angel in less than 200 gallons. With time, both of these fish get HUGE, so I wouldn't put either in a 120. I don't know much about the other angels, but if no one else is able to come up with some info, I'll do some more research on them later...

PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.

Forgot to add the passer angel was the other one that was on my list. That was also noted for being very hardy from disease and water quality.

apolemichthys xanthurus

chaetodontoplus caeruleopunctuatus

chaetodontoplus duboulayi (scribble)

chaetodontoplus melanosoma

genicanthus lamarck

genicanthus melanospilos

holacanthus passer (passer)

pomacanthus maculosus

pygoplites diacanthus (hardy IF they are already eating....make sure to see them eat before purchase.)

Those are the ones that IMO are hardy and would work well in the 120.

Opinions (like mileage ) may vary.


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I heard the Regal Angel is very hard to keep. And I thought the maculosus gets huge along w/ the french or queen. The scribble is one of the originals that I would like to keep. What about w/ a Huma? And I was also thinking about adding a yellow tang and maybe a dwarf angel like the flame and either the potters or coral beauty. Any ideas on stocking and how many guys can go in there around the scribble?

Was also wondering about the Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis or the Annularis. The Annularis seemed to have a lot of positive things said about it.

Last edited by jkalfsbeck at 21-Apr-2005 08:42

Dont know if DROs already listed it with his scientific mumbo jumbo but how about a blue masked angel

Mr Moosegills

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If you mean the blue face I've heard a lot of negative feedback from people that own those. They're picky eaters I guess and get stressed out very easily.

The Scribbled Angelfish, Chaetodontoplus duboulayi, gets pretty large, with adults reaching almost 10". Very pretty fish though, and I'd suggest it if you can provide adequate swimming room and a good diet. Also, like most marine fishes, give it a nice, slow, stress free acclimation for best results.

The Blue Angelfish and the Queen Angelfish, Holacanthus bermudensis and Holacanthus ciliaris both end up getting ginormous, and if you want any prayer of any inverts at all, I'd just stay away from them.

The Bluefaced Angelfish, Pomacanthus xanthometopon also gets very large, upwards of 15", and is hardy with stable aquarium conditions. The downside with this fish is that it may pick on close relatives, so that kind of makes it out for keeping with other angels.

The Blue-ring Angelfish, or Pomacanthus annularis doesn't get quite as large. It's maximum length is just under one foot. What a cool fish though! This angel tends to be one of those fish peaceful as a juvie, and then more aggressive with age. Again, it may pick on other angels, and to quote Michael it's an "aggressive feeder."

Personally, I really like the Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus. We have one of them at the store that I work at currently. What a beatiful fish. Stays sort of smallish as far as angelfishes go, maxing out at nearly 10". Michael recommends staying away from those from the Pacific, as they tend to not do as well.

With all fish, I think it's important to ask to see them fed at the store. Make sure they're hearty eaters, and do whatever it takes to entice them to eat again once home.

Hope this helped a bit. Good Luck.

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