Questions about Angelfish:

[Fish_Mike]

I'm in love with angelfish, but i want to know if i can keep them, in a 20 gallon aquarium with 10 black neon tetras. I have 2 angels, and would like to keep them even when they are full-grown and want to know if this tank is suitable.

If it's not, i've also read about P.Altum and wondering if they are a more suitable species? I don't know much about them, but maybe they are smaller?

Also can you tell me why my peat fiber in my filter hasn't really made the water a tannish colour?

If NO angelfish are suitable for this aquarium, then can you tell me more about the ram cichlids?

 

[The-Wolf]

I'm in love with angelfish, but i want to know if i can keep them, in a 20 gallon aquarium with 10 black neon tetras. I have 2 angels, and would like to keep them even when they are full-grown and want to know if this tank is suitable.

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not really unless the tank in question is at least 18" high.
The thing with angels is the have very tall dorsal fins and very long ventral fins, these are not taken into account when saying an adult angel reaches 7"; (that is just the disc size)

If it's not, i've also read about P.Altum and wondering if they are a more suitable species? I don't know much about them, but maybe they are smaller?

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No. P.altums reach 8" as adults

Also can you tell me why my peat fiber in my filter hasn't really made the water a tannish colour?

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Peat fibre dosn't relly stain the water like peat granuals would; if you want the dark looking water then why not use a blackwater extract in addition to the peat.
That is what I do in my amazon tank.

If NO angelfish are suitable for this aquarium, then can you tell me more about the ram cichlids?

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Sorry can't help on that one

 

[abstract]

no to the angels, but i think a pair of rams would be OK in a 20 gallon...be careful not to get 2 males or you will have territory disputes all of the time in that size tank...

 

[Fish_Mike]

Alright thanks, probably leaning towards getting the rams, but i heard that Blackwater extract is frowned upon and it is much better to use natural materials?

I have also heard that oakleaves help darken the water, is that true?

 

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blackwater extract is not frowned upon at all...many swear by it...it's just that other things out there will do the same thing naturally...particularly driftwood, indian almond leaves, and peat fibers

 

[Matt_Didg]

I wouldn't say that two angels would be too bad. They might mistake the tetras for neons, as their almost the same shape, and therefore could get eaten.
but if you get 2 angels for your 20 gallon dont put any more fish in there. It's pretty crowded with all those fish in their already and then the angels might not fit, but it could work.

 

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I wouldn't say that two angels would be too bad. They might mistake the tetras for neons, as their almost the same shape, and therefore could get eaten.
but if you get 2 angels for your 20 gallon dont put any more fish in there. It's pretty crowded with all those fish in their already and then the angels might not fit, but it could work.

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20 gallons is too small for 2 full grown angels though

 

[Miss Dib Dabs]

) Slightly o/t but just how fast can they grow? Two of mine I've had less then a month are about twice the size they were when I got them. Not that I mind, I have the space but really am amazed at their growth.
Back on topic, 20 really is a bit small for adult angels. And they can be aggressive towards others, even as juveniles. I lost one of mine to bullying and the other is seperated. The two left together in the 55g seem to have paired up.
Hugs,
P.