Lets Hear from all You Angelfish Fans...

[FISHSHROD]

Well, looks like it's time for me to go with some angels. You guys gals have some nice looking angels. I have a planted 125 basically waiting for some . Right now there are about 20 or so cories , and 4 flying foxes. I am going into research mode. What would be the best amount of angels for this size tank ? Looking for some advice, thanks .

 

[Star_Rider]

a 125 can hold a few angels at issue tho is what happens when pairs form up. the more angels you add the greater the chances of pairs forming.

angels actually , when in large schools are similar to discus..but they would need a very large tank . 250+ G.
in this set up I would go for 4-6 even 8 angels. if you get a pair the tank is large enough to allow for territories..

but you will need to keep an eye on the Angels.(especially true with the larger numbers)

personally I would place 3-4 angels and add discus. when angels pair up decide to either keep angel pair or move them to different tanks.

 

[FISHSHROD]

Thanks for your info. My only other question right now would be about the discus. Is it true the water temp needs to 86 plus degrees ?

 

[Star_Rider]

not really.. the young ones fare better at warmer water 84-86 it helps their metabolism..they also need lots of food which = water changes.

adults do best in warm water 82-84 they pair up well with blue rams I keep angels with mine.

you could get a smaller tank and raise juvies (30-50 g) and move them over in a few months.

or pay big $$ and get adults.

you will find Discus an enjoyable fish. they are my favorite. and they make a great schooling center piece for a large tank.

 

[bluekrissyspike]

this fish is in a 29g bowfront. i can't imagine him/her sharing that small space with another angelfish. angelfish can grow rather large if they are well-fed and have the proper space.

 

[ryverrat]

Here's my breeding pair- the black is the female. sorry about the pic quality- only have camera on my phone.

 

[BigFishKeeper]

Nice Angels. Let's see some more.

 

[Dangerdoll]

here's another pic.... and some of the serious BBA I have... which is being taken care of as we speak... er... type

 

[BigFishKeeper]

Nice Angels!

 

[Icom]

heres a couple of mine
and the 55g their in (AFTER a trim)..2 Marble and 2 Veil Tail (I think they are).. hard to gets good pics of them,everytime I go to the tank they get all excited thinking its time to eat:grinyes: