i would like to keep angels so could i??

[cichlidsrextrem]

ok so every time we go into the pet store my mom always says something like you should do a tank of just all these pointing to the angles or these are so pretty or something and my mom has always gave me a buck here and there if i dont have enought to buy this sweet fish you know so i would like to put some fish she likes and that prob. be a angel so my tank is a 55 gal planted with 4 serpe tetras and 4 green emeral cory cats and the ph is netral and KH is moderate but the general hardness says very hard so i am worried about the angles 1.starting to be agressive 2.getting nipped by others or 3. not going to be ok in the water paremeters and i plan to have totally unagressive fish in there so i dont want them to kill or be terratorial so should i buy them or just find something else she likes and i really dont like to buy them small then turn around and take them back cuz they dont suit the tank cuz there to big and treat them like a object not a fish i dont like doing that thanks for any help

[rich311k]

They will be fine in the water. The serpaes could be a problem especially with only 3. If they pair up they get a little rowdy but they wont hurt corys or tetras. The serpaes are much more likely to bother them.

[BubbleBack_Ek9_]

Should be fine. Just keep an eye on them serpaes.

[Lupin]

Serpaes are the problem here. They are quite vicious nippers. Consider replacing them with diamond tetras, lemon tetras or beacon tetras. Just as a side note, I'd suggest starting with gold, marble, zebra or koi strains. Blacks are really delicate for a start and should be avoided.

[nx2ured]

Angels can be agressive themselves. If they pair up...look out!

[wataugachicken]

if i were you, i would get a few more cories, 2 schools (6-8) of more peaceful tetras, and one or two angels.

[meili.harrison]

Your water seems fine for angels.

I have an angel tank. I had 6 serpae tetras in the beginning, and initially was worried the angels would be mean to the serpaes, but one day, I saw the serpaes attacking an angel. The tip of the fin on my black one was a little torn, and I said, that's it. Returned the serpaes and got some pristella tetras instead. Everyone is doing fine now. I would never keep serpaes with angels again. Like Lupin says, get the larger tetras like lemon tetras, those look cool. I do have a black angel, it is fine but I do notice that it doesnt grow and thrive as easily as the other strains.

Good luck! Angels are awesome, I hope you decide to do it. :)

[Star_Rider]

great suggestions here.. reconsider the serpaes and you should be fine. i second not choosing black angels and doubly so if they are DD(double dose) blacks.

[Marinemom]

Just so you know, black angels tend to be quite aggressive and bullies. I have a black angel in my 125 gallon planted tank and he is the bully of the pack. I am told it is because black angels are a dominant strain. I am not sure how much truth there is to that but from what I have going on in my tank, I think it is entirely possible.

Marinemom

[petluvr]

I have always heard "stay away from the blacks" but my first angel was black. I have had him for nearly a year now, hes tripled in size and has paired with a goldie. I it really depends on the specific fish.

[cichlidsrextrem]

Alright Thanks Alot You Guys But About Getting Larger Tetras It Is Going To Be Like A Misc Tank But Leaning Way More To The Sa Side I Plan To Have Some Killi Fish In There And Rams Maybe Some Asp. So Are Those All Ok For Angels It Will Be A Misc Ish Tank But What Type Of Tetra Would You All Say Would Be Best

[Star_Rider]

killies may be a problem...at least for the killies..the angels won't mind them at all...as they like live food.

if you want killies..see if you can find the larger ones.

[Lupin]

Alright Thanks Alot You Guys But About Getting Larger Tetras It Is Going To Be Like A Misc Tank But Leaning Way More To The Sa Side I Plan To Have Some Killi Fish In There And Rams Maybe Some Asp. So Are Those All Ok For Angels It Will Be A Misc Ish Tank But What Type Of Tetra Would You All Say Would Be Best
Lemon tetras, diamond tetras, beacon tetras and rummy nose tetras are your best bets.