125g Angelfish Tank

[Bloke]

Oceanic 125g RR tank
150lbs of LR from established system
30g long sump/fuge
Little Giant return pump
Aquanetics 15w UV
Koralia 4 Mods x 2 (~3000gph each)

Stock List (fish in QT):
Six Barred Angelfish (6")
Blue Face Angelfish (4.5")
Imperator Angelfish (4.5" Changing Juvi)
Blue Angelfish (4.5")
Multicolor Angelfish (2.5")
Green Chromis x 6

PS - I understand that angelfish grow aggressive and territorial as they age. I also understand that adding a second angelfish to the tank is a bad idea when one has established territorial boundries. Therefore, adding multiple angels at the same time (at least 2) has proven successful if kept fat and happy. Tank fed 3 times daily (pellets, nori, frozen carnivore prep, Formula 2, misc greens, etc.)

Inspiration: YouTube - RahulBristol's Channel
Controversial Article: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_4/V4I3/angelfish/Angelfish.htm

Mixing Water:

LR:

Filling:

Plumbing:

 

[Bloke]

As you can see in the above picture, I drilled the sump to house an additional pump to power a skimmer, however I chose not to install one at this time. I used to run an ETSS 600 XR, but there is no need for such a powerful skimmer on a FOWLR system.

Therefore, a skimmer will be added, but not right now.

 

[Bloke]

Stocking Photos:

 

[Bloke]

Black Friday!
Multicolor Angel & Emporer added!

Multicolor after acclimation:

Emporer (4.5" changing juvi) before and after acclimation:

 

[Bloke]

Fed the tank twice after adding both fish. First feeding was a mixture of Spirulina/Brine forzen prep along with some New Life Spectrum Thera-A (anti-parasitic) pellets and a little Garlic Guard. The second feeding was a small square of carnivorous prep.

The fish have been eating well for weeks, but this is a good sign that hours after making the transition into the display, both fish are eating very well on each feeding. :cheesy:

Before lights out, both were swimming very freely anjoying their new digs! We'll see how things shape up in another week or so before I add 2 more angels - however, I do want to do so before the Imperator establishes himself.

 

[NC2WA]

IMHO, you have too small a tank for all these angelfishes and you are going to have problems when the emperor gets bigger. I wish you well in your efforts though.

I too am going for a angelfish tank, but my tank size is 375 gallons with the length almost 8 ft long. I currently have a blueface and majestic angel. Plan on adding 2 more angelfishes with the emperor added last. So far so good. If you want to talk more, send me a PM.

Kirk

 

[tomz]

I have a 375 gallon reef with 5 full size and 4 dwarf angels. They all get along, but you do have to know what you are doing when adding any new angel, due to aggression.




Tom

 

[roscoe]

Nice selection of Angels!!! Blueface is my favorite. If my 270g isn't full of corals I that I don't want to get mowed down I would put like 100 angels in it.

 

[Bloke]

Thanks for the well wishes!

Of course I understand that the angels will grow and will eventually have to find another home. until then, we'll enjoy each other.

Roscoe - I think the Blue Angel is my favorite, but I definitely think that the 6 Barred is a very overrated fish!

 

[NC2WA]

I do like my blueface. he finally has figured out who feeds the tank..when i enter the room, he swims to the front of the tank for a several seconds, and does eat in my prescence but not for long..eventually one of my kids will make a sudden movement that causes the BF to dart to a hiding place.

when i get the emperor angel in a few months, I hope it swims out in the open more, they are such beautiful fishes.

Here are a couple of pics of my blue face and majestic angel:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7329275@N05/4154249989/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7329275@N05/4154250609/

For more angel pics see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7329275@N05

 

[NC2WA]

Bloke (and anyone else that is thinking about keeping more than one large angel in a tank) may I suggest reading the following articles:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_4/V4I3/angelfish/Angelfish.htm

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/3/fish

They are both good reading and have helped me.