|
|
Post by redmum on May 11, 2006 1:17:31 GMT -5
Hi again, I am getting very confusing messages from the fish stores... With my one current angel fish, should I be buying one more to provide a companion, or two more to keep the numbers odd (that was one opinion); the same size, slightly smaller or titchy? They are all adamently saying different things, which is very confusing. Some experience in communal tanks would be helpful...  Thanks anna |
|
|
|
Post by dpfhpres on May 11, 2006 8:33:29 GMT -5
Angelfish are not really known as schooling fish which means that they will get along find without another angel. If you get two more there is a good chance you will get a pair in the long run but than the stay fish will most likly have to be moved. If it where my tank I would buy two angels as close to the size of the one you have as I could. Make sure you keep the new ones in a different tank for a week or two so you can watch them closely for signs of diseases.
|
|
|
|
Post by Allen Konishi on May 11, 2006 15:30:02 GMT -5
From the reading I have done, I have somewhat contrary results to what dpfhpres has said. In nature angelfish actually do school. Angels are schooling fish, which in the aquarium setting should be set up in groups of four or more, but not to the point of crowding. Remember that even if you presently have small angels, they can (and should) grow, so these fish need lots of room, so the larger and taller the aquarium the better. A fully-grown angelfish can be 9-10 inches tall . Two could be kept together in a 10-gallon aquarium, but this is not an optimal situation. Smaller aquariums will stunt your angel's growth. In other words, it'll probably be happier in a larger school, but it is more important to think about the fish per gallon ratio then schooling. Also, the more fish you have, the better chance you have of getting a pair.
|
|
|
|
Post by dpfhpres on May 11, 2006 16:29:25 GMT -5
I agree with allen totally. They do school in nature but can be kept by themselves as well. I prefer to keep more than one together becuase they tend to be less shy and eat better.
|
|
|
|
Post by redmum on May 11, 2006 17:29:45 GMT -5
Thanks again, I've got a 55gal tank, so size isn't really a problem, with no other big fish in there. I've just noticed that from the fish store to home, her behaviour has changed dramatically (obviously), as she was in a tank with one other angelfish the same size. So I think company is a good idea, and I might get two more, I just feel that four is too many, and one is just not enough!! Well, for Mother's day, I asked for... you guessed it... angelfish! haahhaa, and a trip to the biggest aquarium store here in North Brisbane (Aus). So I'm very excited. And very glad you posted back so quickly! I don't think I can do quarantine (only one functioning tank!), so I know its terrible, but I will have to cross my fingers  Trusting that I have never had a disease before, and the store has an impecable reputation. Wish me luck, and I'll post up some photos!! anna |
|
|
|
Post by dpfhpres on May 11, 2006 19:36:29 GMT -5
Sounds like you will have some fun
|
|
|
|
Post by redmum on May 11, 2006 22:08:51 GMT -5
Oh gee, I was so excited, LOL!  They are getting along ok, and I think there are 2 boys and a girl... but not too sure yet. |
|
|
|
Post by dpfhpres on May 12, 2006 8:34:16 GMT -5
They look nice. You should have a pair in the near future
|
|
Trusting that I have never had a disease before, and the store has an impecable reputation. Wish me luck, and I'll post up some photos!!