Just Wondering

[pat3612]

Just wondering why angel fish need such a big tank but bettas dont thanks.

 

[5teady_2012]

Just wondering why angel fish need such a big tank but bettas dont thanks.

Maybe because angel fish grow much bigger, not sure.

 

[rdd1952]

Angel fish will be 3 to 4 inches long in a year or so and when fully grown can reach 6" in length but more importantly, 12 to 18 inches in height counting thir fins. Bettas on the other hand will never grow over about 2 to 3 inches.

 

[chicklette]

Angelfish are aggressive as well therefore, need a large tank. Bettas are much smaller then angelfish so they don’t need a very large tank.

It’s good to keep angelfish in schools so the aggression is spread out. I have seven in my 75 gallon tank and it works out perfectly with the aggression level.

Having a couple at a time, one is likely to really do damage to the non-dominant angelfish.

Angelfish also need a bigger tank because they get pretty big and need some swimming room.

 

[rdd1952]

Angelfish are aggressive as well therefore, need a large tank. Bettas are much smaller then angelfish so they don’t need a very large tank.

Angels are actually quite peaceful. I have 4 in my 75 gallon tank (almost 3 years now) with corys, tetras, SAEs and a pleco and they never bother any of them. They do pick at each other from time to time (usually the females picking at each other) but never anything that causes any harm. They only time they have ever been the least bit aggressive toward the other fish is when they have spawned and that's only toward the pleco who eats the eggs as fast as they can lay them (I don't have the time or space to try to raise fry) and he's big enough that they aren't going to hurt him.

 

[pat3612]

Well thank you very much for everyones explanations I just love this site .

 

[chicklette]

Angels are actually quite peaceful. I have 4 in my 75 gallon tank (almost 3 years now) with corys, tetras, SAEs and a pleco and they never bother any of them. They do pick at each other from time to time (usually the females picking at each other) but never anything that causes any harm. They only time they have ever been the least bit aggressive toward the other fish is when they have spawned and that's only toward the pleco who eats the eggs as fast as they can lay them (I don't have the time or space to try to raise fry) and he's big enough that they aren't going to hurt him.

Your lucky then. I guess that just proves each fish are individual and you can never tell just how aggressive they will be. Mine are aggressive but the aggression is spread out.

I can't even add any other fish into that tank. I have tried and they pick on them. I have read on web sights that they are aggressive and can be quite nasty while some web sights say they are peaceful. So you just never know.

 

[MartinD]

gotta say, I love my angel fish and when I have the space, I'll have a mahooosive tank dedicated to just them

My angels are peaceful too but still show aggression at times. It's all part of their nature though.

If you're having problems putting new fish in a tank with them, take them out for a short period of time while you re-arrange the tank.
Add the new fish and then the angels again. That should sort out any problems towards the new fish as they'll all be in new surroundings

 

[BigC]

Betta splendens is a relatively small fish whose natural habitats include rice paddy fields, pond and slow moving water courses in asia. The water depth is only around 6". The fighting fish have to surface for air from time to time to take in oxygen (labyrinth organ). Breeding takes place at the surface (bubblenest) Therefore deep large tanks are non suited to this species. They have to spend a large amount of energy getting to the surface in deep tanks which may explain some of its shortcommings as far as longevity is concerned. On the other hand Angelfish come from the mighty Amazon and its tributaries, Large deep watercourses. Where they shoal and along with their compressed body shape enable them to avert predation, Angels are a lot more robust fish than a betta and spawn on aquatic plants and rock. You need to have room (depth) for the anal, dorsal and pelvic fins to reach their full development. Some angelfish which have been kept in cramped conditions will have bent dorsals etc.
Regards
BigC