Angelfish question

Overgrowth · 02-17-2013, 02:32 PM

I'm getting a 40 breeder (actually ~48 gallons) soon, and I want to make it a community tank. How many Angels can be accommodated? Thanks!

wicca27 · 02-17-2013, 02:54 PM

angels wouldnt be my first choice for a breeder tank cause they need tall tanks for their fins. my angels fins from top to bottom are a good 10 to 12 inches right now and mine are on the small side so that would only leave 5 ro 7 inches in hight in the tank for them to grow. it can be done but the dorsal might get bent due to not having enogh room. with that said it can be done. i wouldnt get more than 2 since the tank is only 36 inches long. you can get some smaller ones and try for a pair and take the others to a pet shop once some pair up though. if it was me i would get rams. german blue or bolivian are really pretty.

HybridHerp · 02-17-2013, 03:42 PM

I'd only have a breeding pair in something that size.
Maybe some tetras with it.

Icegoalie32 · 02-17-2013, 03:54 PM

I agree with Wicca. The 40 breeder is too shallow to house angels long term. They make a great grow out tank for the younger angels, but you'll need a 55 or larger for 2-4 adults.

plantedtankfan · 02-17-2013, 04:42 PM

A breeding pair or one could be done.

02-17-2013, 02:32 PM	#1
Overgrowth Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 945	Angelfish question I'm getting a 40 breeder (actually ~48 gallons) soon, and I want to make it a community tank. How many Angels can be accommodated? Thanks! __________________ THE MADNESS

02-17-2013, 03:42 PM	#3
HybridHerp Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Posts: 1,932	I'd only have a breeding pair in something that size. Maybe some tetras with it. __________________ My 75 gallon hi-tech idkwattocallit Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2086394 My 10 gallon low tech Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...82#post2086382 My 5.5 gallon nano College Dorm Tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2114094

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02-17-2013, 02:54 PM	#2
wicca27 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Knox Posts: 2,706	angels wouldnt be my first choice for a breeder tank cause they need tall tanks for their fins. my angels fins from top to bottom are a good 10 to 12 inches right now and mine are on the small side so that would only leave 5 ro 7 inches in hight in the tank for them to grow. it can be done but the dorsal might get bent due to not having enogh room. with that said it can be done. i wouldnt get more than 2 since the tank is only 36 inches long. you can get some smaller ones and try for a pair and take the others to a pet shop once some pair up though. if it was me i would get rams. german blue or bolivian are really pretty.

02-17-2013, 03:54 PM	#4
Icegoalie32 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 51	I agree with Wicca. The 40 breeder is too shallow to house angels long term. They make a great grow out tank for the younger angels, but you'll need a 55 or larger for 2-4 adults.

02-17-2013, 04:42 PM	#5
plantedtankfan Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: US Posts: 92	A breeding pair or one could be done.