Angel Fish With Amano Shrimp?

[dalethewhale]

So i've just upgraded to a 180 litre tank and atm it has zebra danio, guppies and some Amano shrimp in it... I am looking for a larger fish that would serve as kind of a focal point of my tank and make my zebrafish school more.

I was looking at an angelfish but have heard that they vary incredibly in size and attitude between species and individuals. In any case would they be ok with my shrimp? I'm worried they may eat them.
And if not can you suggest something the same size or a bit smaller that would not bother my shrimp?
Thanks

 

[twodoctors]

I don't have angelfish but they will eat anything that fits into their mouth. I wouldn't risk it personally.

Adrian

 

[MBOU]

Yu can assume they will definately eat your shrimp, either right away or in a few years time and also attack your guppies.

Gouramis would be a much better choice for you, although watch out for the gold/blue(opaline) gouramis as they get big and nasty!!

 

[dalethewhale]

Yu can assume they will definately eat your shrimp, either right away or in a few years time and also attack your guppies.

Gouramis would be a much better choice for you, although watch out for the gold/blue(opaline) gouramis as they get big and nasty!!

ok thank you, i have looked at gourami's but i don't know which type to get... My friend has honey gourami's but they're a bit smaller than what i wanted, do you know any good, medium-sized, gouramis?

cheers

 

[dalethewhale]

Could i keep a single male betta in my tank? I really like them and used to have one in his own tank but im not sure how good one would be in a community tank.

 

[angelfishguy]

Ive kept v large angels with amanos. It can be done

 

[seizethecupcake]

Could i keep a single male betta in my tank? I really like them and used to have one in his own tank but im not sure how good one would be in a community tank.

You'll find varying responses to this question. Most would say, "No, don't do it," but others (check the betta section) have had the opposite experience. Personally, I've got a male CT betta in my community tank which also houses three male guppies. He had a temper tantrum recently, and I removed him for a short time, but he's back in the community tank and seems to be doing fine. His "tantrum" consisted of normal betta behavior, some flaring, a bit of chasing, but NO nipping or outright attacks. I've been assured that this is quite normal and that it should pass. When it comes down to it, I think it depends on the personality of the individual betta in question. You never know until you try, however. Good luck, no matter what you decide!

 

[StandbySetting]

It's your call, they'll probably be eaten.

 

[dalethewhale]

Like the look of dwarf gourami's, a little smaller than i was looking for but from what i've read they're peaceful and will add a bit of colour to my tank

 

[soybean]

My amanos are a few years old now and bigger than some of my fish, they happily snatch food away from them!

My dwarf gourami totally ignores all of my shrimp, including tiny cherry ones. And he's very active and inquisitive, my favourite fish

 

[dalethewhale]

My amanos are a few years old now and bigger than some of my fish, they happily snatch food away from them!

My dwarf gourami totally ignores all of my shrimp, including tiny cherry ones. And he's very active and inquisitive, my favourite fish

I'll go on a hunt this weekend for some nice dwarf gourami's Is there anything i should look out for in a healthy one? And what about keeping them in pairs?
thanks

 

[Westwood]

I keep amanos with a breeding pair of angels, only see the shrimp at night, but there always still there.

 

[soybean]

My amanos are a few years old now and bigger than some of my fish, they happily snatch food away from them!

My dwarf gourami totally ignores all of my shrimp, including tiny cherry ones. And he's very active and inquisitive, my favourite fish

I'll go on a hunt this weekend for some nice dwarf gourami's Is there anything i should look out for in a healthy one? And what about keeping them in pairs?
thanks

Excellent choice!

Well when picking mine I went for the largest, most active one, none that were being chased or looked a bit meek. I suppose it's hard to tell in a large tankful, but don't buy one if there are any fish in the tank that look unwell - patches on the skin, rotting fins etc. They colour up much more when you get them home and settled in, too.

Get one male, or one male and a couple of females (if you can even find females for sale).

 

[dalethewhale]

My amanos are a few years old now and bigger than some of my fish, they happily snatch food away from them!

My dwarf gourami totally ignores all of my shrimp, including tiny cherry ones. And he's very active and inquisitive, my favourite fish

I'll go on a hunt this weekend for some nice dwarf gourami's Is there anything i should look out for in a healthy one? And what about keeping them in pairs?
thanks

Excellent choice!

Well when picking mine I went for the largest, most active one, none that were being chased or looked a bit meek. I suppose it's hard to tell in a large tankful, but don't buy one if there are any fish in the tank that look unwell - patches on the skin, rotting fins etc. They colour up much more when you get them home and settled in, too.

Get one male, or one male and a couple of females (if you can even find females for sale).

What about a rainbow shark as well? (just thinking of ideas) I know they can be aggressive but i know a few people who have kept them successfully in a community tank

 

[soybean]

My amanos are a few years old now and bigger than some of my fish, they happily snatch food away from them!

My dwarf gourami totally ignores all of my shrimp, including tiny cherry ones. And he's very active and inquisitive, my favourite fish

I'll go on a hunt this weekend for some nice dwarf gourami's Is there anything i should look out for in a healthy one? And what about keeping them in pairs?
thanks

Excellent choice!

Well when picking mine I went for the largest, most active one, none that were being chased or looked a bit meek. I suppose it's hard to tell in a large tankful, but don't buy one if there are any fish in the tank that look unwell - patches on the skin, rotting fins etc. They colour up much more when you get them home and settled in, too.

Get one male, or one male and a couple of females (if you can even find females for sale).

What about a rainbow shark as well? (just thinking of ideas) I know they can be aggressive but i know a few people who have kept them successfully in a community tank

Never kept any kind of shark myself, I'm not a huge fan of them - but I'm thinking they might need more than a 180l tank? A quick google says a minimum of 55 US gallons on most profile sites.