what dwarf angels do you have in your reef?

I wouldn't worry about the extra little space. These guys only get 4-6 inches and they're like other angels I've seen that just swim in and out of the rock, rather than a tang that swims as fast as they can in a straight line.

They're also known to be VERY reef safe, which is not necessarily true of any of the dwarf angels.

Anyway, just an option you might not have explored before. ;)

Wattabe (sp?) Angels are also supposed to fit into this category.
 
Subliminal said:
I wouldn't worry about the extra little space. These guys only get 4-6 inches and they're like other angels I've seen that just swim in and out of the rock, rather than a tang that swims as fast as they can in a straight line.

They're also known to be VERY reef safe, which is not necessarily true of any of the dwarf angels.

Anyway, just an option you might not have explored before. ;)

Wattabe (sp?) Angels are also supposed to fit into this category.
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Watanabe's angelfish - Excellent for the reef system but most specimens in the aquarium trade suffer from swim bladder damage and should be avoided. Healthy individuals will readily acclimate if housed in a peaceful community tank. (taken from PocketExpert Marine Fishes) Although I think a lot of that depends on collection Male Watanabe, Female Watanabe

The Lamarck's Angelfish is similar in colouring though and cheaper:grinyes:
 
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Words will only get in the way when describing the beauty of C. potteri. Photos by Greg Rothschild.
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I agree. ;) BTW, that pic of the potters at the top was my potters. That is not a "stock" photo. The Pygmy is a stock photo as I can not seem to get a clear picture of him no matter how hard I try.
 
The owner of my LFS has been keeping flamebacks in his home aquarium for years and never had a problem with them. IMO the bellus female is the nicest angel that is suitable for the reef. I'm thinking of pairing my girl up with a male.
 
From what I've heard, the lemonpeel angel seems prone to coral nipping so I'd avoid that one, even though I LOVE them. As far as the other centropyge species go, loriculus (flame), potteri (Potter's), and bispinosus (coral beauty) are supposed to be relatively reef-safe, but as always it's hit or miss. I'm looking at centropyge multicolor for my upcoming reef, and crossing my fingers that it will work out.
http://www.underwaterkwaj.com/dklr/dklr-multicolor.htm
That's the best pic I can find and it doesn't do this fish justice.;) But it is expensive, and will cost me an arm and a leg even at my price. I don't think it's common in the hobby at all, which appeals to me.

Genicanthus watanabei is a gorgeous species and one of my favorite angels. However, I've been advised that it is a deeper water species than many and may be stressed by intense reef lighting. Not sure about the swallowtails- they are incredible though (the store I work PT at gets them in from time to time), and also one of my favorites. Genicanthus species are reportedly on the best-behaved list when it comes to reefs, but most need large tanks. I'd advise against a watanabei in a 75, but I think the swallowtail is possible.

On a side note, I read an article by Fenner over the weekend that classified the Potter's angel as a very difficult species to keep. This has not been my experience, caring for them at a lfs, but I'd assume that it very much depends on the store's supplier as to whether you get healthy specimens (ours are really top-notch). I guess my point is that if you choose a Potter's, be careful where you get it from. They are awesome fish, but certainly not cheap, you know?
 
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