Going From Discus To Angels

[djceri_g]

fancy a change! I have a 200ltr tank. how many angels should I go for? 4 or 5? and thinking about a tank mate I could add. any ideas guys?? i really like the ghost knife, or a silver dollar?

 

[djceri_g]

anyone got suggestions?

 

[dthoffsett]

Not too sure on angel stocking, you might check with the folks in New World Cichlids or PM Ferris (he breeds them).

 

[chicklette]

Okay, I'm not a math genius so Im assuming you have a 52 gallon tank from what I calculated. I'm absolutley horrible with math. I would go with four angels. It is said that each angel needs a 10 gallon tank however, I always under stock a bit. It's better on the fish and water parameters. Plus angels can be aggressive. If you have four angels I would not add any more fish.

But if you have fewer angels keeps in mind that they can be slightly aggressive. If they start breeding they can be very aggressive and territorial since they are cichlids.

For tank mates you can add Kribs, Rams, Tetras, plecos, gouramies, a few loaches.

 

[funkycat]

I would actually go with 5 angels as a minimum number.
If you get three, most likely two will pair off an pick on the third (Although i know some ppl who do this simply because then you get two completely stunning angels, and one well....scapegoat angel) So 5 as a minimum usually prevents angels from pairing off.

I beleive ghosts knifes can become agressive as tehy grow larger and they also can grow really big (eventually too large for your tank IMO)
IF you are looking at silver dollars, remember that they are vegetarian, and usually consume all plants in the tank, so if you want plants...hehe its best to stay away from silver dollars.

For other tankmates... tetras, rasboras, rainbows (probably the dwarf neon rainbows) would all be nice schooling fish to offset your angels as centrepieces. (Just make sure that the tetras, rasboras are large enough. Adult angels will eat small neons, or cardinals. Also for tetras you might want to stay away from red eye, black widow, serpae and colombian as i beleive they have been known to nip fins.)

Cories for cleaners, and otos for algae.

You can try rams but if they pair off then they will become aggressive. I would stay away from kribs as they are way too aggressive IMO

Angel fish are actually quite similar to discus in many ways. Any tank mate suitable for discus will most likely be suitable for angels.

 

[djceri_g]

thanks for that guys. I think 5 angles would be best aswell! will spread the agrettion. and I have a bare bottom tank with 2 filters running, Im sure the tank will cope with the waste. I really love the silver dollars though. Mayey I will just get another 2 congo tetras and one or two rams.

so If I have 5 angels theres less chance theyll breed? I have been looking for a pair but thought it would be best to goet a group of them and let them pair.

 

[chicklette]

so If I have 5 angels theres less chance theyll breed? I have been looking for a pair but thought it would be best to goet a group of them and let them pair.

You will be just fine with five in there and it will spread out the aggression. There is an excellent chance they will breed. Yes, just let them pair up because Im pretty sure you will get a breeding pair out of five.

 

[djceri_g]

so If I have 5 angels theres less chance theyll breed? I have been looking for a pair but thought it would be best to goet a group of them and let them pair.

You will be just fine with five in there and it will spread out the aggression. There is an excellent chance they will breed. Yes, just let them pair up because Im pretty sure you will get a breeding pair out of five.

hey, the parrot in your photo looks lovely! is it a amazon green?

 

[chicklette]

hey, the parrot in your photo looks lovely! is it a amazon green?

Thanks! He is an indian ringneck. His name is Pickles. He is a noisy little bugger but I love him to peaces.

 

[djceri_g]

I did have a budgie till this morning! Somehow the thing got out of the cage and flew away! my daughter is gutted!

 

[chicklette]

Oh I’m so sorry about your budgie. I bet your daughter is upset. Maybe get her another one. One of my parrots just died a month ago, I was devastated. Actually the new one, Pickles is Rascals (the one that died) brother. I got Pickles from the same breeder. It just makes Pickles even more special.

I got another parrot the same day. I just could not look at an empty cage. It sure did help me so maybe it would help your daughter. How long have you had the budgie for?

 

[djceri_g]

only had the bidgie for a few months! she thinks Ive took him back to the shop!! Because when she used to be naughty I used to blackmail her saying i was taking pingu the budgie back to the shop! lol I dont think i will get another. they are so loud!! I really fancy a Senegal, but I dont think I have the time!