Angels in a hex tank?

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mcybyk

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A friend gave me a hexagonal tank that based on the measurements is about 28 gallons - is is 18" across and 21" tall. My daughter is dying for angel fish. Would this tank work for one or two angels? Also, what else would you stock the tank with? Any other suggestions?
 

fishorama

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I would try 1 angel or a MATED pair, it's not a very big footprint tank. You could have a small (6-ish) school of harlequin rasboras or a shoal of corys too...that's pretty much it in a hex, not the best tank shape.
 

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The usual advice is to get around 6 angels as babies, dime sized or so. Let them grow up together and see which ones pair off. This will take several months, giving you time to figure out what to do with the others you are not going to keep as adults. :)
 

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i personally would say no to having even a single angel in that size tank, especially if it's a hex. just not enough swimming space for an angel IMO.

i've kept angels in standard 55 gallon tanks (4 foot length) and trust me, they utilize and enjoy all that swimming room. with a hex all they can really do is swim up and down, not so much side to side.

why not see if your daughter is interested in one of the small to medium sized gouramis? i know they don't really look like angels but that would be a much more preferable centre-piece fish for a 29 hex.
 

mcybyk

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Thanks all.

Betta - I also have a 20 gallon long tank that I may setup instead, since the hex tank came with filter, heater, etc. I may steer her towards a small community tank with a gourami as the centerpiece, since that is her second favorite fish right now.
 
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