How many angels for a 36g tank?

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asincero

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How many angels can I put into a 36 gallon tank? The profile I read on angels said that they like to be kept in groups, so I don't want to get just one. Right now, the tank just has 8 guppies swimming around in it. Also, I have a bunch of amazon swords.

I added the guppies after doing a fishless cycle. I suppose, in theory, I can stock the tank with as many fish a 36 gallon can reasonably hold now, but I decided to still be a little conservative and just start with a few guppies.

Thanks.
 
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Good luck keeping angels with guppies. My angels have eaten a number of neons that I thought I could keep with them. I would not go with more than 3 angels for a 36 gallon. You could put like 5 smaller ones and after they grow move them. Also, if you put a bigger group in you will have a greater chance of getting a pair. Just do not over do it or they will suffer from disease.
 
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The angels will eat the guppies?? :(

Thats a bummer. I was looking at the angels at the fish store last night and thinking they'd be a nice addition to the tank. Especially since they're not very expensive.

What would be a good beginner fish that won't eat the guppies? I'd like something a bit bigger than guppies. As it is right now, I gotta squint to even see my guppies swimming around in my tank when I'm looking at it from my sofa.

I also plan on getting some zebra loaches at some point too. Since they're bottom feeders, I'm guessing they'd be compatible with the guppies, no?
 
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Platies and molies are bigger then guppies, and can share the same water conditions. They will reach about 2-3" max size.

Those fish are livebaerers, just like guppies. If you deicde for them, make a stocking rato of 1 male per 2 females. This will reduce male's agression and will improve the chances for spawning.

Returning to your stocking question: angels need at least 10 gallons for each one of them, counting a minimun of 20 gl. for a single specimen: 1 fish -> 20gl. 2 fish -> 20, 3 fish -> 30, 4 fish -> 40. etc... It's a guide line.

In the otherside, if you choose the platties you could stock perfectly 3 males and 6 fems. These fish are colorful and there are many variations in appereance.
 
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Thanks for the tips, guys. I guess I'll have to go with platties and/or mollies. I'll go with angels with my next tank. Zebra loaches would still be ok, though, right?
 
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the answer is correct you will need 10 gal per angel in a minimum 20 gallon..oh and btw, in a group you may wind up with a breeding pair ..in which case you'll need to move the angels..the breeding pair are very territorial and the 30 would be only big enough for the breeding pair.
 
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