Flame Angel fish!!!LPS safe - Page 2

nanotank · 03/22/2010, 11:57 PM

Fingers crossed I have a tiny one coming for an lps tank tomorrow...

125galbiznotch · 03/28/2010, 07:51 PM

i wouldnt risk it, corals are too expensive!

nanotank · 03/28/2010, 10:22 PM

So far so good. Keeping him fat and happy...

travis32 · 03/28/2010, 10:31 PM

I posted this question but about Coral Beauties on the new section, but a number of the responses indicated that between the flame angel and coral beauty angel the coral beauties had a lower risk of choosing to nip at LPS. Maybe it's just a matter of opinion and experience. Some said though the flame angels were more agressive with corals.

I really would love to have either a coral beauty or a flame angel. The LFS employee wouldn't even really let me buy one. well, I asked about it he said if I have corals it will devour them all. And was real adamant that dwarf angels seem more agressive with corals than regular angels.

I think he was full of it, but, I don't want to buy from someone that thinks that rigidly about something like this.

I would love to have a flame or coral beauty angel. We'll see down the road I guess.

dmyers557 · 03/29/2010, 01:14 AM

I've had 3 flame's. 2 Were good, but the 3rd one ate everything.

fishboarder · 03/29/2010, 10:01 AM

my flame has a taste for pocci's and milli's, but stays away from the lps and clams. i've had it for about 2 years.

Sheol · 03/29/2010, 05:18 PM

Since ALL fish are individuals. its impossible to say with pinpoint accuracy which will damage corals ( ie, my False Perc clown tries to kill new corals, while the Cherub never bothered anything but the other fish). Anyone who gives you 100% assurances in either direction is full of hot air IMHO.
That said, some species of Centropyge are destructive in Reef tanks most of the time ( Lemonpeals, Keyholes, Bi-colors, Heralds, maybe Eibl's though I hear the opposite from some) & should be avoided. Of course, two of that list are hard to acclimate anyway & not beginer fish.

Matthew

Chupakabra-King · 03/30/2010, 08:10 AM

I have a coral beauty in my 40 breeder . He doesnt nip a thing . I DO feed him twice a day though . Hes eats well and is the prettiest fish in my tank IMO. He's got a great personality to boot ! My tank is FULL of corals also .

Ynotme4886 · 03/30/2010, 08:32 AM

You hafta remember that since a fish doesnt nip today it doesnt mean it wont nip tomorrow.

Example : Have had my flame for a good year and never nipped a thing. Was in a tank with my huge clam for over 6 months and never bothered it. Moved them both into my main setup in the living room and a month later he started harassing the clam and nipping its mantle.

endlessblue · 02/15/2011, 07:50 PM

UPDATE!! the flame is now back the LFS he must of grown up and said "man lets eat everything".
Frank the Flame liked:
acans, duncans, and I think xenia but not sure.
My conclusion is that like other angels they are somewhat reef safe when they are young. Its to bad because he has one of my favourites.

scapes · 02/15/2011, 09:43 PM

i've got a fairly good sized flame with nothing but lps's and clams. and he's been a model citizen. i used to have some acans and duncans in there but neither liked the tank so i took those two out. i've got all kinds of lps and he hasn't touched a thing

endlessblue · 02/15/2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scapes

i've got a fairly good sized flame with nothing but lps's and clams. and he's been a model citizen. i used to have some acans and duncans in there but neither liked the tank so i took those two out. i've got all kinds of lps and he hasn't touched a thing

your lucky guy man, I wish I had your luck. Just keep an eye on him.

Toddrtrex · 02/15/2011, 11:10 PM

I have several dwarfs (( including a flame )) and the one thing they love are LPS -- though the flame is the 2nd best -- with my blue C. Nox being the best, though still bothers them.

Flavum · 02/16/2011, 03:40 PM

its already been said but each fish has its own personality.

IME Ive tried 2 angels in a 34 and both had to be ejected immediately as they found everything palatable. I keep mostly lps.

jedb · 02/16/2011, 03:41 PM

mine doest eat any coral.. just shrimp.. i think its carnivorous... i know i messed that spelling up

sullyfish · 02/16/2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nanotank

So far so good. Keeping him fat and happy...

emphasis on fat and happy. I have a flame in my mixed reef and feed 2-3 times a day plus nori sheets every couple days, no problem. If I should miss some feedings I know he would rebel and start munching corals.

I also try and feed a good variety. mysis,brine,plankton, pellets & sqiud.

03/29/2010, 01:14 AM	#30
dmyers557 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 107	I've had 3 flame's. 2 Were good, but the 3rd one ate everything. __________________ SETUP: 65g Mixed Reef Tank with 2 Kessil 150 ocean blue LEDS. CORAL: Original Mummy Eye chalice, Miami Hurricane chalice, Bubblegum Monster chalice, AOG Zoanthids FISH: Mystery wrasse, Mated pair Percula, Hippo Tang, Yellow Tang Current Tank Info: IM25 lagoon reef

03/29/2010, 10:01 AM	#31
fishboarder Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 990	my flame has a taste for pocci's and milli's, but stays away from the lps and clams. i've had it for about 2 years. __________________ David _________________ GO HOKIES!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gal w/ 30 gal sump, H&S A110-F2000 skimmer, 6x54w T-5 w/ SLR reflectors (2 ATI 12000k, 2 ATI Blue+, 2 UV Actinic+), AC Jr Controller, closed loop with an eheim 1262, Tunze 6000 with a single controller, Tunze 6045, MaxiJet 1200 Mod

03/30/2010, 08:10 AM	#33
Chupakabra-King Mmmmmm Goats ! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 408	I have a coral beauty in my 40 breeder . He doesnt nip a thing . I DO feed him twice a day though . Hes eats well and is the prettiest fish in my tank IMO. He's got a great personality to boot ! My tank is FULL of corals also . __________________ If I get more obsessed with reefkeeping I will be divorced, living in the back of my LFS ! Been keeping fish (salt and fresh) since the 1970s. Started reefing in 1998 . 40 Breeder Club AP24 Club Current Tank Info: AP24 soft coral tank & JBJ Nano 12DX, 40 Breeder

02/15/2011, 11:10 PM	#38
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I have several dwarfs (( including a flame )) and the one thing they love are LPS -- though the flame is the 2nd best -- with my blue C. Nox being the best, though still bothers them. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

02/16/2011, 03:40 PM	#39
Flavum Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Knox, TN Posts: 728	its already been said but each fish has its own personality. IME Ive tried 2 angels in a 34 and both had to be ejected immediately as they found everything palatable. I keep mostly lps. __________________ Good guys, bad guys Which is which? The white collar worker Or the digger of the ditch? Man, who's to say who's the better man? I'm doing the very best I can Best I can - Minor Threat

03/22/2010, 11:57 PM	#26
nanotank Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 474 Blog Entries: 2	Fingers crossed I have a tiny one coming for an lps tank tomorrow...

03/28/2010, 07:51 PM	#27
125galbiznotch Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 208	i wouldnt risk it, corals are too expensive!

03/28/2010, 10:22 PM	#28
nanotank Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 474 Blog Entries: 2	So far so good. Keeping him fat and happy...

03/28/2010, 10:31 PM	#29
travis32 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Fargo, ND Posts: 2,161	I posted this question but about Coral Beauties on the new section, but a number of the responses indicated that between the flame angel and coral beauty angel the coral beauties had a lower risk of choosing to nip at LPS. Maybe it's just a matter of opinion and experience. Some said though the flame angels were more agressive with corals. I really would love to have either a coral beauty or a flame angel. The LFS employee wouldn't even really let me buy one. well, I asked about it he said if I have corals it will devour them all. And was real adamant that dwarf angels seem more agressive with corals than regular angels. I think he was full of it, but, I don't want to buy from someone that thinks that rigidly about something like this. I would love to have a flame or coral beauty angel. We'll see down the road I guess.

03/29/2010, 05:18 PM	#32
Sheol Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Waxahachie, Tx. Posts: 3,610	Since ALL fish are individuals. its impossible to say with pinpoint accuracy which will damage corals ( ie, my False Perc clown tries to kill new corals, while the Cherub never bothered anything but the other fish). Anyone who gives you 100% assurances in either direction is full of hot air IMHO. That said, some species of Centropyge are destructive in Reef tanks most of the time ( Lemonpeals, Keyholes, Bi-colors, Heralds, maybe Eibl's though I hear the opposite from some) & should be avoided. Of course, two of that list are hard to acclimate anyway & not beginer fish. Matthew

03/30/2010, 08:32 AM	#34
Ynotme4886 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 237	You hafta remember that since a fish doesnt nip today it doesnt mean it wont nip tomorrow. Example : Have had my flame for a good year and never nipped a thing. Was in a tank with my huge clam for over 6 months and never bothered it. Moved them both into my main setup in the living room and a month later he started harassing the clam and nipping its mantle.

02/15/2011, 07:50 PM	#35
endlessblue Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 381	UPDATE!! the flame is now back the LFS he must of grown up and said "man lets eat everything". Frank the Flame liked: acans, duncans, and I think xenia but not sure. My conclusion is that like other angels they are somewhat reef safe when they are young. Its to bad because he has one of my favourites.

02/15/2011, 09:43 PM	#36
scapes Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 2,520	i've got a fairly good sized flame with nothing but lps's and clams. and he's been a model citizen. i used to have some acans and duncans in there but neither liked the tank so i took those two out. i've got all kinds of lps and he hasn't touched a thing

02/16/2011, 03:41 PM	#40
jedb Moved On Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: E. Amherst Posts: 12	mine doest eat any coral.. just shrimp.. i think its carnivorous... i know i messed that spelling up