Marine Angels

[kmmahan]

I eventually want a reef tank-- I have just finished cycling and I want to start getting corals. But I do want to have a few eye catching fish-- I like the Dwarf Angelfish-- they are beautiful-- they all seem to not be "reef safe" -- I want all types of corals-- should I just forget about the Angelfish? Has anybody had any successfully with a reef tank?
The Bicolor, Coral Beauty, Flame, Lemonpeel, Bluefin, and the Banded Multifasciatus are all spectacular. I am looking forward to your comments . . .

[jerryc]

From my experience the beg problem with Angels is your inverts Thea
like to EAT them. Can be and expensive lunch.

[BUGZME]

The only butterflys that I know are reef safe are the copperbanded and boy they have lots of personality!

[kmmahan]

thanks-- are copperbanded okay for 55 gallon? Know of any butterflys that suit my specifications? What about any tangs? Besides the yellow . . .

[kmmahan]

I asked about butterflies twice-- sorry--

[Reptoreef]

IMO, pygmy angels have a 50/50 chance of doing well w/o becoming too nippy on the polyps, but once they figure out a food source... it's on! As for butterfly's... I like the copperband too, but I'm convinced that they need an aptasia additive regularly to thrive.

Repto

[Reefmaniac1]

IME, you are definitely throwing money away (buying corals) if you put a butterfly into the tank.