Flame Angel

[Tom R]

I have always kept angels in my reef tanks. I have 2 or 3 in each, ranging from a Flame Angel to a 6" Majestic. They seem to leave all my corals alone however the Majestic will indulge himself on a zoo now and then. They all seem to look at a new coral as a source of food for the first couple of days but soon loose interest.

Tom R

[deep6er]

I was thinking of getting a flame.. but not anymore.
What could someone put in their tank that is just as nice but reef safe?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Tangs are reef-safe. (mostly vegetarians)

Cherub angels are beautiful dwarf-dwarf angels that are almost always r-s.

Watanabe or Lamark's or Japanese Swallowtail angels are planktivores.

[geopod]

I had a flame but she ended up picking at my brain and now with the stress the brain died. So I would be careful on what types of coral you have before you get one.

george

[Psyire]

IMHO, Angels don't belong in reefs.

These are much better families for a reef environment:

Fairy Wrasses, Gobies, Blennies, Tangs, Anthias, Clowns

[Ruth]

Actually I share the same opinion as Psyire on angels BUT they are so beautiful I have certainly been tempted to try. I have a coral beauty in my 230 that has never bothered anything YET. I would love to catch him and get him out of there but am not willing to tear my tank apart to catch a fish that really hasn't done anything wrong. I also have a Moorish Idol in my 190 that other than peck at a few zoo skirts has not bothered anything LPS or SPS and even if she does she's staying! I would love to get a conspic or a gold flake angel and think if I did ever find one I might just give it a try - particularly with the conspic.
http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/ang...cillatusangel/

[J Feez]

If you guys are recommending tangs I think the only way I'd like to go is with a Regal Tang. I've heard stories about how hard they are to keep though. Anyone have a personal experience?