gilfriend wants an angel.... - Fish for the Planted Aquarium

needhelp · 08-05-2008, 10:49 PM

k so i have a 60 gal. tank with two dwarf gouramis two juli corys and four ottos and my girlfriend who well really is my wife just without the paper work wants an angel is this a suitable situation.. cause really i like angels but they can be aggressive and well im sure you can understand my concerns any advice would be greatly appreciated, and if an angel is not the way to go maybe some suggestions would be extremely greatful.. thanks again

jazzlvr123 · 08-05-2008, 11:18 PM

dwarf gouramis are actually more aggressive than angels are don't believe everything you read when people say all cichlids are aggressive this really isnt the case of the time about 95 percent of angels are not very aggressive especially in a tank that size. the only time you see them fight is when they are in a tank too small and they are competing for space with isn't the case with a 60 gallon tank. so to sum it up you'll be fine

Six · 08-06-2008, 08:26 AM

I'd get six, let them pair off into one dominant pair and then get rid of the rest. You'll then have some nice looking centerpiece fish.

Seattle_Aquarist · 08-06-2008, 08:37 AM

Hi needhelp,

Angels should not be a problem. I have angels with Cardinal Tetras, Rasboras, Otos, Corys, and SAE with no problems. Get them when they are young and they will not bother your smaller fish as they get bigger. I agree with the quantity of three or more, the dominate one will have more companions to "pick on". Hope this helps!

ray-the-pilot · 08-06-2008, 11:10 AM

One of my favorite tanks was a 29 gal with Angels, neon Tetras, Cory Cats, et al. I started with six Black Angels and when they paired of and began to spawn I gave away the other four. The tank was great for some time with the neons shoaling on the side of the aquarium away from the Angel nesting site.
When I first purchased the Neon’s they were small enough to be dinner for the Angels but the tank had plenty of hiding places for the smaller fish.

needhelp · 08-06-2008, 11:16 AM

thanks you guys thats definately useful info...but really buying 4 to 6 of them seems like alot could i just buy a pair of them and be ok?

ray-the-pilot · 08-06-2008, 11:32 AM

The problem is that you cannot determine the sexes of young Angels. And even if you could they may not pair off.
If you can afford it, then buy a pair that has already mated and you can get away with just two. You might have trouble finding such a pair as people don’t generally part with them.

needhelp · 08-06-2008, 06:15 PM

aaahh, that makes sence thanks for the help

needhelp · 08-06-2008, 11:14 PM

jazzlvr123, you said gouramis are more aggressive than angels since i put in the ottos and dropped in an algae wafer one of the gouramis hovered over the entire area chasing away anything that came near it should i take them back to my lfs and just get some angels... i really just want a peaceful tank

jazzlvr123 · 08-06-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by needhelp

jazzlvr123, you said gouramis are more aggressive than angels since i put in the ottos and dropped in an algae wafer one of the gouramis hovered over the entire area chasing away anything that came near it should i take them back to my lfs and just get some angels... i really just want a peaceful tank

that sounds like a usual gourami to me it really depends on what your looking for, yes angels are more peaceful than dwarf grouramis so if a peaceful tank is what your looking for maybe they might be suited for your tanks environment. its really up to you to make the decision, some prefer gouramis some prefer angels, I personally favor a school of angels with any luck you'll get a pair in your hands, ad the the aquarium addiction begins...