Dwarf angelfish

[KingConch]

is there any dwarf angelfish that is less likely to eat corals... or it is all hit or miss

 

[lenny491]

I think Centropyge bispinosus (aka Coral beauty) is more or less reef safe.

 

[severum mama]

I think Centropyge bispinosus (aka Coral beauty) is more or less reef safe.

Generally, and I hear the same about flame angels. However, IMHO it is all hit or miss with dwarf angels to an extent.

 

[lenny491]

Generally, and I hear the same about flame angels. However, IMHO it is all hit or miss with dwarf angels to an extent.

It's hit or miss with many fish though. A hepatus (hippo tang) destroyed a beautiful colony of yellow parazoanthus in my tank... Now that there are only a few polyps left he started picking on alcyonium.

 

[Catpicklesdog]

I agre with the others - hit or miss.

I had a cherub angel that didn't touch my corals, but in those days I only had a few softies.

 

[severum mama]

It's hit or miss with many fish though. A hepatus (hippo tang) destroyed a beautiful colony of yellow parazoanthus in my tank... Now that there are only a few polyps left he started picking on alcyonium.

Agreed, but IMHO dwarf angels are a riskier proposition than a fish like a tang. I've heard FAR more horror stories regarding dwarf angels in a reef than a lot of other species. That said, I completely agree with you that the personality of the individual fish plays a big part in whether the fish will behave itself in a reef.

BTW- I love the hepatus tang.

 

[KingConch]

would it be risky to try it in a 30 gallon?

 

[lenny491]

would it be risky to try it in a 30 gallon?

If you're talking about a dwarf angel, you can try if the water parameters are acceptable. But 30 gallon tank is way too small for a hippo tang.

I love the hepatus tang.

I love that tang too! I think it's one of the most interesting fish to observe!

 

[GregAW]

I have a Flame Angel in my coral tank and he seems to leave the corals alone.

 

[KingConch]

sweet, i think i might give the coral beauty a try, since i hear they are more peaceful