Question about angelfish

[sillyputty]

I was wondering how big angelfish are when they pair off. I have 4 marbled angels that are about the size of a quarter (not including fins).
I just put them in the community tank from quarrentine where they have done very well. They are really sticking together, and tend to follow the leader. So cute!

 

[snakeskinner]

You should have awhile yet but not sure how large they will get before they do. KYle

 

[fishpoor]

Mine started wanting to pair off when the biggest was about 3" , maybe mine were odd, but I had them in a community tank and came home from work to find 2 dead clown loaches (3-4"), a dead serpae tetra, and everybody else crowded behind a peice of driftwood. I had fed them before leaving for work and everything was normal with everybody getting along. I seperated them immediately and found a new home for them, so that's all I know.

 

[sillyputty]

Yikes, I have 3 clown loaches and a couple of mollies with them. I heard they can get a bit territorial but haven't heard to much about that kind of extreme behavior. What size tank did you have?

 

[Amazontankz]

Angels are mature enough to pair off when they are about the size of a dollar coin, maybe a tad larger. But I'm sure not every fish does at that point and it might take longer for them to get interested.

 

[fishpoor]

I had them in a 50 gallon tank. They are a beautiful fish and fun to feed cause they're chowhounds. Better suited to a tall tank. Just be aware of what can happen and how little warning you may get.