Tankmates for Angelfish

[MattyJFly]

Hello all,

I'm setting up a new 29G (bowfront). I'm filling it up right now, and haven't even begun cycling, so I've got some time to think about what to stock it with.

At any rate, I've been debating between a cichlid tank and a general freshwater tank.

If I were to go with a couple angels, what else could/should I put in with them to make a good tank system?

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[H3D]

Some cory cats would be a nice addition.

[MattyJFly]

Hmm I like that idea. How about danios / mollies?

[H3D]

The danios might be to active for the angels. The mollies should be OK or maybe some mid size tetras.

[MattyJFly]

Understood. Would tigerbarbs be too active and "nippy" for the angelfish?

[H3D]

Would tigerbarbs be too active and "nippy" for the angelfish?
IMO yes...not good tank mates for angels.

[Gumby131]

not to hijack the thread but could i keep discus and angels together in a 60gal

[Rbishop]

Maybe some hatchets....

[BucJason]

not to hijack the thread but could i keep discus and angels together in a 60gal

I've heard some people say Discus and Angels work together and some people say it doesn't.

Probably be fine, but just remember Discus always do best in a species only tank.

[minnesotagal866]

Rummy nose tetras go nicely with angels.

Jackie

[bderick67]

not to hijack the thread but could i keep discus and angels together in a 60gal

If the discus are healthy adults then there would probably not be a problem. With juvinille discus I would not recommend. The feeding habits differ, angels are very aggressive feeders where as discus are more like grazers. If your discus become stressed at feeding time then they will quite eating even if food is available. Once adult though they will be more agressive with feeding and then the mix would be more probable.

[Clankeye]

My Rummy nose tetras actually harass and nip at my Angels. It surprises me.

[Marinemom]

I have rummynose tetras with my angels and they have been just fine. If they are in a proper school they really should not be fin nipping.

Marinemom

[majorzeb]

I had 2 angels, and over a period of time they ate 6 of my neons, 1 golden white cloud, and 1 one of my danios. My angels started lip-locking after a while, so I had to take one of them back to the LFS.

What ever you decide to put with your angelfish, just be prepared for anything to happen!

[hirschy75]

be careful if you get tetras to make sure they are in a big enough group like 6 or more and no lemon tetras or flame tetras, they get really nippy (i had to return mine) you can also look at my fish below to see what might work

hope this helps

[Ghostshrimp55]

I kept danios with my angels when they were little and they did nothing but terrorize them. They would constantly nip their fins if they came too high off the gravel. That's why I now have angels with bent dorsal fins. Their dorsal fins were shrinking and looked frayed at the tip. I thought they had fin rot at first because, initially, I never actually saw the danios do any of the damage. Then I caught them in the act and brought them back to the LFS. Soon after that, the angels' fins began to steadily regrow...albeit bent. Stay away from danios or anything that could potentially nip your angels' fins.

I do have a school of harlequin rasboras in with my angels and they get along great. No nipping, no fast darting everywhere. Just a nice, colorful, peaceful school. You might want to try them.

[Clankeye]

I have rummynose tetras with my angels and they have been just fine. If they are in a proper school they really should not be fin nipping.


The rummies are a school of five. All raised together. They school most of the time. They just seem attracted by the angels tendrels and will follow them along nipping at them. It does seem to be getting better though, because the angels are finally asserting themselves.

[grannylvsfish]

cough cough...... my tank specs :) I have angels and some cool other fish in my 29 gallon to!