Flame Angel

bbl_nk · 05-17-2007, 11:40 PM

I've always had my eye on a pygmie flame angel as the centerpeice fish of a marine tank. Haven't got my tank up and running yet and probably about at least 6mos down the road from adding livestock, so just looking for more personal experiences with this fish from my fellow forum junkies

I'm planning on a FOWLR setup in my 75 gal tank with the addition of some corals when I feel comfy with it. Any tips on these fish and other potential tankmates?

Thanks!

Brian

aquaman3680 · 05-17-2007, 11:55 PM

I think they are awesome fish! The problem with pigmy angels is that they can pick at corals. I have had 4 different angels and all picked at my SPS and some the LPS! Its really up to you, they are awesome fish though!

Matt

Dentoid · 05-18-2007, 08:35 AM

One of my favorites! I had one that didn't cause any problems with corals. Unfortunately, I lost it to heater malfunction. However, they are reported to pick at coral. Since you are starting out as FOWLR, this would be a great fish. They like a lot of hiding places and LR to pick at. Also they are best kept in tanks 50 gallons or more.

lcstorc · 05-19-2007, 11:02 PM

Also don't try to add another dwarf angel. They are very territorial.

cheeks69 · 05-20-2007, 12:41 AM

I've had a couple of Flame Angels as well as many other Centropyges and they're very beautiful fish but have a tendency to nip certain corals, particularly Trachyphyllias/Lobophyllias/Wellsophyllias etc., Zoanthids and Clam mantles. If you avoid these corals you should be fine with most of the Dwarf Angels.

One thing to watch with these fish is cyanide poisoning as they are very difficult to catch and it's commonly used in certain areas. If any of them are unusually bright in color, lethargic always hiding etc. don't purchase !
Here's some good info:

What a Darling Little Angel: The Genus Centropyge by Henry C. Schultz III - Reefkeeping.com

vdituri · 05-20-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

I've had a couple of Flame One thing to watch with these fish is cyanide poisoning as they are very difficult to catch and it's commonly used in certain areas. If any of them are unusually bright in color, lethargic always hiding etc. don't purchase !
Here's some good info:

What a Darling Little Angel: The Genus Centropyge by Henry C. Schultz III - Reefkeeping.com

NO! I didn't find any reference to the unusually bright color? Any info on that? I haven't heard that so far. Knew about the lethargy and that made sense.
I just bought a coral beauty because it practically glowed in the dark. It has been active, eating and out and about. Looking good. Had him/her for about 1 week so far. (I already know they can pick on corals. So far so good. We'll see.) Lil bugger seems to have a death wish though with the anemone. Swims very close. Seems to be tempting fate. I'm calling him/her Evil Kenievel (sp?)

cheeks69 · 05-20-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by vdituri

NO! I didn't find any reference to the unusually bright color? Any info on that? I haven't heard that so far. Knew about the lethargy and that made sense.

On the link I posted you'll see a photo of a C. flavissima that's shows the brightness clearly indicating poisoning.

Dentoid · 05-21-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

On the link I posted you'll see a photo of a C. flavissima that's shows the brightness clearly indicating poisoning.

I have also read this, somewhere, that they have vivid coloration when poisoned with cyanide.

Vdituri, I have juvenile Cherub angel that does the same thing around my anemone. I hold my breath every time I see this fish zooming around.

Its has acute maneuverability skills!

Snelly40 · 05-21-2007, 02:49 PM

HEYYYY!!!!
I just bought one yesterday, pics on the way, he looks great in there and started eating shrimp last night. I would get one!!!! just keep him fed and i always have algea sheets in there anyway, but they can be model citiczens from many sources i have checkd with !!!!

Dentoid · 05-21-2007, 02:52 PM

Snelly's breakin' the rules!

05-17-2007, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
bbl_nk Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Flame Angel I've always had my eye on a pygmie flame angel as the centerpeice fish of a marine tank. Haven't got my tank up and running yet and probably about at least 6mos down the road from adding livestock, so just looking for more personal experiences with this fish from my fellow forum junkies I'm planning on a FOWLR setup in my 75 gal tank with the addition of some corals when I feel comfy with it. Any tips on these fish and other potential tankmates? Thanks! Brian

05-17-2007, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Flame Angel I think they are awesome fish! The problem with pigmy angels is that they can pick at corals. I have had 4 different angels and all picked at my SPS and some the LPS! Its really up to you, they are awesome fish though! Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

05-18-2007, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Flame Angel One of my favorites! I had one that didn't cause any problems with corals. Unfortunately, I lost it to heater malfunction. However, they are reported to pick at coral. Since you are starting out as FOWLR, this would be a great fish. They like a lot of hiding places and LR to pick at. Also they are best kept in tanks 50 gallons or more. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-19-2007, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Flame Angel Also don't try to add another dwarf angel. They are very territorial. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

05-20-2007, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Flame Angel I've had a couple of Flame Angels as well as many other Centropyges and they're very beautiful fish but have a tendency to nip certain corals, particularly Trachyphyllias/Lobophyllias/Wellsophyllias etc., Zoanthids and Clam mantles. If you avoid these corals you should be fine with most of the Dwarf Angels. One thing to watch with these fish is cyanide poisoning as they are very difficult to catch and it's commonly used in certain areas. If any of them are unusually bright in color, lethargic always hiding etc. don't purchase ! Here's some good info: What a Darling Little Angel: The Genus Centropyge by Henry C. Schultz III - Reefkeeping.com __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-21-2007, 02:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,449 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Flame Angel HEYYYY!!!! I just bought one yesterday, pics on the way, he looks great in there and started eating shrimp last night. I would get one!!!! just keep him fed and i always have algea sheets in there anyway, but they can be model citiczens from many sources i have checkd with !!!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

05-21-2007, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Flame Angel Snelly's breakin' the rules! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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