if anyone has ever had a flame angel, how did you feel about

[MARIA]

i really dig these fish and i am reading a lot about them. it will probably be my next fish. does anyone have any opinions about this fish?

[tim2]

Maria I have a flame angel and have to say it is the coolest of the tank. Some dont want them in a reef tank because of nipping at polyps but mine neve4r has.

[ssgibby]

Based on what I have read, most people get farm raised, and they do not pick like the wild caught do. Besides that, you are doing your part to save the reef :)

[Zack]

yes thats true they can pick at corals and are very easy to get dieses and such so be careful GOOD LUCK :D

[HoopsGuru]

I've read that the majority are still harvested with cyanide and have a dismal life span. If captive-bred are available, get one.....don't support the nonsense!

[Pineapple House]

They are awesome fish to have. Usually does best with some algae in its diet, as well as krill, squid, and small peices of shrimp. Although they might nip at some of your future corals, esspecielly zooanthid polyps and xenia.

These fish do best in a well esstablished tank. As stated above, best if you got one captive breed :-)

PH =)

[MARIA]

thank you guys for your thoughts. i purshased the flame angel two days ago and it is really beautiful in my tank. it seems to be more comfortable in its new environment and lives to swim in and out of all the live rock caves and tunnels i made. i have heard they were kind of aggressive but it seems to be happy with its roomates. maria

[AndrewNS]

A Flame Angel is the fish that got me hooked on this hobby.

How is your new fish doing?

I looked into getting one but at the LFS they said a minimum tank of 50 gal with 50 lbs of LR was needed. They suggested a 70+ gal tank.

Does anyone have opinions as to the minimum tank setup needed to give this fish a happy healthy life?

[pete_ra]

How is your mandarin doing? I am about to get one. What do you feed it, behavior, etc. Tell me as much as you can. Thank you.

[surgeon67]

Is it true that a tank raised Flame is less likely to nip? I want one, but I didn't want to risk trouble with future inhabitants (planned clam and coral after my lighting issue is settled), and current polyps.

[michealprater]

I have had luck with Flames in reefs two different times. I love em!

[cafetao]

Flames are some of the most beautiful angels that you can commonly find. If you can't find tank raised look into ones that come from the islands of Vanuatu. They have brilliant color, and are guaranteed net caught. I have one and he is absolutely wonderful

[James227]

Hi all, my first post in this forum-

I'm also interested in a flame angel as probably my last fish. I have a 65 gallon FOWLR tank, almost 7 months old. I don't have any corals or other "plants", other than coralline algae, which covers about 50% of my rock and is still growing. I have been told that any pygmy angel should not be added until the tank is at least 6 months old, preferably a year. Is this because the tank should be more stable as far as water conditions, or is it because angels need some algae/corals to graze on? Depending on everyone's answers, and the given status of my tank, do you think I can add a flame soon, or should I give it a few more months?

Thanks-

James

[steve1s]

A flame angel is a dwarf species not a pigmy... :wink:

The reason for waiting is in fact for both reasons. Stability as well as being able to offer natural grazing foods while the angel acclimates itself to a new tank habitat. They can be rather stubborn about eating prepared foods for the first while but after they settle in will usually do well. Having natural foods will make your venture much more successful.

Also be wary of how the angel was captured. Cyanide is often used with these smaller fish which damages the internal organs (specifically the liver) and the fish will not usually survive past 6 months even with the best care. I would urge you try finding a source for tank raised or net caught specimens for the angel as well as all your fish.

If your parameters have been stable for some time now you should be good to go!

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Cheers
Steve